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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,598.10, 1,473,020.56 and 383,419.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,598.10, 1,473,020.56 and 383,419.90 is: 574,787.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,598.10 : 1,473,020.56 = 383,419.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,598.10/1,473,020.56 = 383,419.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,598.10x = 1,473,020.56 × 383,419.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,598.10x = 564,785,395,813.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,785,395,813.14/982,598.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,787.80

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