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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,912.20, 1,474,368.30 and 485,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,912.20, 1,474,368.30 and 485,248.20 is: 727,872.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,912.20 : 1,474,368.30 = 485,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,912.20/1,474,368.30 = 485,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,912.20x = 1,474,368.30 × 485,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,912.20x = 715,434,563,712.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,434,563,712.06/982,912.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,872.30

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