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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,626.94, 1,471,578.39 and 560,623.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,626.94, 1,471,578.39 and 560,623.42 is: 839,587.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,626.94 : 1,471,578.39 = 560,623.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,626.94/1,471,578.39 = 560,623.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,626.94x = 1,471,578.39 × 560,623.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,626.94x = 825,001,309,799.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,001,309,799.89/982,626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,587.51

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