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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,367.33, 1,473,738.26 and 342,853.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,367.33, 1,473,738.26 and 342,853.74 is: 514,345.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,367.33 : 1,473,738.26 = 342,853.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,367.33/1,473,738.26 = 342,853.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,367.33x = 1,473,738.26 × 342,853.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,367.33x = 505,276,672,507.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,276,672,507.82/982,367.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,345.97

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