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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,761.76, 1,471,405.38 and 501,948.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,761.76, 1,471,405.38 and 501,948.46 is: 751,524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,761.76 : 1,471,405.38 = 501,948.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,761.76/1,471,405.38 = 501,948.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,761.76x = 1,471,405.38 × 501,948.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,761.76x = 738,569,664,526.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,569,664,526.72/982,761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,524.63

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