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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,614.21, 1,474,222.13 and 503,181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,614.21, 1,474,222.13 and 503,181.46 is: 754,926.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,614.21 : 1,474,222.13 = 503,181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,614.21/1,474,222.13 = 503,181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,614.21x = 1,474,222.13 × 503,181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,614.21x = 741,801,239,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,801,239,489.41/982,614.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,926.23

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