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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,894.70, 1,473,739.95 and 383,155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,894.70, 1,473,739.95 and 383,155.21 is: 574,498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,894.70 : 1,473,739.95 = 383,155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,894.70/1,473,739.95 = 383,155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,894.70x = 1,473,739.95 × 383,155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,894.70x = 564,671,143,306.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,671,143,306.65/982,894.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,498.10

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