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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,760.72, 1,473,263.52 and 383,581.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,760.72, 1,473,263.52 and 383,581.92 is: 575,030.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,760.72 : 1,473,263.52 = 383,581.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,760.72/1,473,263.52 = 383,581.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,760.72x = 1,473,263.52 × 383,581.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,760.72x = 565,117,249,667.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,117,249,667.56/982,760.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,030.36

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