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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,488.30, 1,474,510.05 and 383,736.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,488.30, 1,474,510.05 and 383,736.30 is: 575,908.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,488.30 : 1,474,510.05 = 383,736.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,488.30/1,474,510.05 = 383,736.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,488.30x = 1,474,510.05 × 383,736.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,488.30x = 565,823,030,899.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,823,030,899.82/982,488.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,908.16

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