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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,469.80, 1,473,704.70 and 483,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,469.80, 1,473,704.70 and 483,730.60 is: 725,595.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,469.80 : 1,473,704.70 = 483,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,469.80/1,473,704.70 = 483,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,469.80x = 1,473,704.70 × 483,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,469.80x = 712,876,058,753.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,876,058,753.82/982,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,595.90

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