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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,017.80, 1,474,033.55 and 572,819.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,017.80, 1,474,033.55 and 572,819.98 is: 858,942.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,017.80 : 1,474,033.55 = 572,819.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,017.80/1,474,033.55 = 572,819.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,017.80x = 1,474,033.55 × 572,819.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,017.80x = 844,355,860,699.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,355,860,699.24/983,017.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,942.60

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