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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,637.43, 1,473,939.65 and 442,593.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,637.43, 1,473,939.65 and 442,593.33 is: 663,882.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,637.43 : 1,473,939.65 = 442,593.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,637.43/1,473,939.65 = 442,593.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,637.43x = 1,473,939.65 × 442,593.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,637.43x = 652,355,848,329.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,355,848,329.87/982,637.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,882.56

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