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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,872.57, 1,474,519.32 and 556,609.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,872.57, 1,474,519.32 and 556,609.89 is: 835,034.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,872.57 : 1,474,519.32 = 556,609.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,872.57/1,474,519.32 = 556,609.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,872.57x = 1,474,519.32 × 556,609.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,872.57x = 820,732,036,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,732,036,508.08/982,872.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,034.02

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