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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,421.80, 1,474,410.30 and 383,669.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,421.80, 1,474,410.30 and 383,669.80 is: 575,808.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,421.80 : 1,474,410.30 = 383,669.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,421.80/1,474,410.30 = 383,669.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,421.80x = 1,474,410.30 × 383,669.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,421.80x = 565,686,704,918.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,686,704,918.94/982,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,808.38

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