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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,712.84, 1,471,929.76 and 602,483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,712.84, 1,471,929.76 and 602,483.72 is: 902,413.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,712.84 : 1,471,929.76 = 602,483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,712.84/1,471,929.76 = 602,483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,712.84x = 1,471,929.76 × 602,483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,712.84x = 886,813,717,383.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,813,717,383.51/982,712.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,413.89

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