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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,938.70, 1,474,456.65 and 510,546.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,938.70, 1,474,456.65 and 510,546.70 is: 765,845.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,938.70 : 1,474,456.65 = 510,546.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,938.70/1,474,456.65 = 510,546.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,938.70x = 1,474,456.65 × 510,546.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,938.70x = 752,778,976,950.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,778,976,950.56/982,938.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,845.29

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