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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,031.91, 1,472,658.75 and 602,844.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,031.91, 1,472,658.75 and 602,844.01 is: 903,107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,031.91 : 1,472,658.75 = 602,844.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,031.91/1,472,658.75 = 602,844.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,031.91x = 1,472,658.75 × 602,844.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,031.91x = 887,783,504,790.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,783,504,790.61/983,031.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903,107.52

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