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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,741.26, 1,471,374.63 and 501,927.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,741.26, 1,471,374.63 and 501,927.96 is: 751,493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,741.26 : 1,471,374.63 = 501,927.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,741.26/1,471,374.63 = 501,927.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,741.26x = 1,471,374.63 × 501,927.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,741.26x = 738,524,066,431.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,524,066,431.66/982,741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,493.90

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