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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,631.44, 1,471,585.14 and 560,627.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,631.44, 1,471,585.14 and 560,627.92 is: 839,594.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,631.44 : 1,471,585.14 = 560,627.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,631.44/1,471,585.14 = 560,627.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,631.44x = 1,471,585.14 × 560,627.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,631.44x = 825,011,716,141.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,011,716,141.11/982,631.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,594.26

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