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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,038.53, 1,475,130.98 and 414,384.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,038.53, 1,475,130.98 and 414,384.82 is: 621,818.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,038.53 : 1,475,130.98 = 414,384.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,038.53/1,475,130.98 = 414,384.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,038.53x = 1,475,130.98 × 414,384.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,038.53x = 611,271,885,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,271,885,623.72/983,038.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,818.85

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