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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,591.11, 1,473,010.08 and 383,412.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,591.11, 1,473,010.08 and 383,412.90 is: 574,777.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,591.11 : 1,473,010.08 = 383,412.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,591.11/1,473,010.08 = 383,412.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,591.11x = 1,473,010.08 × 383,412.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,591.11x = 564,771,066,502.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,771,066,502.03/982,591.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,777.30

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