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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,668.73, 1,473,501.44 and 449,732.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,668.73, 1,473,501.44 and 449,732.82 is: 674,369.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,668.73 : 1,473,501.44 = 449,732.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,668.73/1,473,501.44 = 449,732.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,668.73x = 1,473,501.44 × 449,732.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,668.73x = 662,681,959,267.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,681,959,267.56/982,668.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,369.64

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