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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,929.62, 1,474,604.78 and 556,666.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,929.62, 1,474,604.78 and 556,666.92 is: 835,119.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,929.62 : 1,474,604.78 = 556,666.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,929.62/1,474,604.78 = 556,666.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,929.62x = 1,474,604.78 × 556,666.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,929.62x = 820,863,701,099.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,863,701,099.88/982,929.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,119.51

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