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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,928.62, 1,474,603.28 and 556,665.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,928.62, 1,474,603.28 and 556,665.92 is: 835,118.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,928.62 : 1,474,603.28 = 556,665.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,928.62/1,474,603.28 = 556,665.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,928.62x = 1,474,603.28 × 556,665.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,928.62x = 820,861,391,496.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,861,391,496.22/982,928.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,118.01

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