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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,401.20, 1,471,848.70 and 532,835.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,401.20, 1,471,848.70 and 532,835.30 is: 798,302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,401.20 : 1,471,848.70 = 532,835.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,401.20/1,471,848.70 = 532,835.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,401.20x = 1,471,848.70 × 532,835.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,401.20x = 784,252,943,619.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,252,943,619.11/982,401.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,302.10

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