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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,861.48, 1,472,512.38 and 450,827.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,861.48, 1,472,512.38 and 450,827.56 is: 675,424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,861.48 : 1,472,512.38 = 450,827.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,861.48/1,472,512.38 = 450,827.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,861.48x = 1,472,512.38 × 450,827.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,861.48x = 663,849,163,345.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,849,163,345.19/982,861.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,424.95

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