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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,355.40, 1,473,980.22 and 476,643.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,355.40, 1,473,980.22 and 476,643.24 is: 715,181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,355.40 : 1,473,980.22 = 476,643.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,355.40/1,473,980.22 = 476,643.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,355.40x = 1,473,980.22 × 476,643.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,355.40x = 702,562,707,756.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,562,707,756.71/982,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,181.80

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