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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,642.60, 1,470,464.70 and 681,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,642.60, 1,470,464.70 and 681,711.40 is: 1,020,139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,642.60 : 1,470,464.70 = 681,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,642.60/1,470,464.70 = 681,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,642.60x = 1,470,464.70 × 681,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,642.60x = 1,002,432,549,287.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,432,549,287.58/982,642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020,139.52

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