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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,627.40, 1,473,924.67 and 442,583.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,627.40, 1,473,924.67 and 442,583.33 is: 663,867.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,627.40 : 1,473,924.67 = 442,583.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,627.40/1,473,924.67 = 442,583.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,627.40x = 1,473,924.67 × 442,583.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,627.40x = 652,334,480,141.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,334,480,141.67/982,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,867.58

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