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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,042.46, 1,474,645.50 and 263,486.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,042.46, 1,474,645.50 and 263,486.52 is: 395,251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,042.46 : 1,474,645.50 = 263,486.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,042.46/1,474,645.50 = 263,486.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,042.46x = 1,474,645.50 × 263,486.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,042.46x = 388,549,211,028.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,549,211,028.66/983,042.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,251.71

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