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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,462.40, 1,473,693.60 and 965,873.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,462.40, 1,473,693.60 and 965,873.60 is: 1,448,810.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,462.40 : 1,473,693.60 = 965,873.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,462.40/1,473,693.60 = 965,873.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,462.40x = 1,473,693.60 × 965,873.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,462.40x = 1,423,401,742,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,401,742,728.96/982,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448,810.40

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