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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,543.20, 1,473,814.80 and 510,151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,543.20, 1,473,814.80 and 510,151.20 is: 765,226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,543.20 : 1,473,814.80 = 510,151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,543.20/1,473,814.80 = 510,151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,543.20x = 1,473,814.80 × 510,151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,543.20x = 751,868,388,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,868,388,797.76/982,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,226.80

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