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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,511.20, 1,473,835.04 and 383,273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,511.20, 1,473,835.04 and 383,273.20 is: 574,936.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,511.20 : 1,473,835.04 = 383,273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,511.20/1,473,835.04 = 383,273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,511.20x = 1,473,835.04 × 383,273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,511.20x = 564,881,472,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,881,472,052.93/982,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,936.42

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