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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,627.94, 1,471,579.89 and 560,624.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,627.94, 1,471,579.89 and 560,624.42 is: 839,589.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,627.94 : 1,471,579.89 = 560,624.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,627.94/1,471,579.89 = 560,624.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,627.94x = 1,471,579.89 × 560,624.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,627.94x = 825,003,622,314.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,003,622,314.91/982,627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,589.01

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