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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,568.88, 1,470,802.32 and 532,171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,568.88, 1,470,802.32 and 532,171.08 is: 796,604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,568.88 : 1,470,802.32 = 532,171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,568.88/1,470,802.32 = 532,171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,568.88x = 1,470,802.32 × 532,171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,568.88x = 782,718,459,100.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,718,459,100.91/982,568.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,604.16

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