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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,861.43, 1,474,502.65 and 556,598.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,861.43, 1,474,502.65 and 556,598.73 is: 835,017.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,861.43 : 1,474,502.65 = 556,598.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,861.43/1,474,502.65 = 556,598.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,861.43x = 1,474,502.65 × 556,598.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,861.43x = 820,706,302,371.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,706,302,371.63/982,861.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,017.30

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