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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,075.44, 1,472,251.20 and 561,071.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,075.44, 1,472,251.20 and 561,071.92 is: 840,259.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,075.44 : 1,472,251.20 = 561,071.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,075.44/1,472,251.20 = 561,071.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,075.44x = 1,472,251.20 × 561,071.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,075.44x = 826,038,807,506.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,038,807,506.30/983,075.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,259.84

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