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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,072.08, 1,474,607.51 and 562,052.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,072.08, 1,474,607.51 and 562,052.71 is: 843,078.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,072.08 : 1,474,607.51 = 562,052.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,072.08/1,474,607.51 = 562,052.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,072.08x = 1,474,607.51 × 562,052.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,072.08x = 828,807,147,181.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,807,147,181.85/983,072.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,078.72

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