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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,414.06, 1,473,560.96 and 577,830

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,414.06, 1,473,560.96 and 577,830 is: 866,709.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,414.06 : 1,473,560.96 = 577,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,414.06/1,473,560.96 = 577,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,414.06x = 1,473,560.96 × 577,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,414.06x = 851,467,729,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,467,729,516.80/982,414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,709.63

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