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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,038.73, 1,474,913.14 and 343,436.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,038.73, 1,474,913.14 and 343,436.91 is: 515,279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,038.73 : 1,474,913.14 = 343,436.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,038.73/1,474,913.14 = 343,436.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,038.73x = 1,474,913.14 × 343,436.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,038.73x = 506,539,614,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,539,614,675.76/983,038.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,279.41

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