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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,852.43, 1,473,696.86 and 383,113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,852.43, 1,473,696.86 and 383,113.44 is: 574,443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,852.43 : 1,473,696.86 = 383,113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,852.43/1,473,696.86 = 383,113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,852.43x = 1,473,696.86 × 383,113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,852.43x = 564,593,071,636.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,593,071,636.23/982,852.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,443.38

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