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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,897.80, 1,475,124.30 and 384,145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,897.80, 1,475,124.30 and 384,145.80 is: 576,522.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,897.80 : 1,475,124.30 = 384,145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,897.80/1,475,124.30 = 384,145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,897.80x = 1,475,124.30 × 384,145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,897.80x = 566,662,804,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,662,804,322.94/982,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,522.61

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