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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,415.06, 1,473,562.46 and 577,831

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,415.06, 1,473,562.46 and 577,831 is: 866,711.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,415.06 : 1,473,562.46 = 577,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,415.06/1,473,562.46 = 577,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,415.06x = 1,473,562.46 × 577,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,415.06x = 851,470,069,824.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,470,069,824.26/982,415.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,711.13

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