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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,081.12, 1,474,621 and 562,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,081.12, 1,474,621 and 562,061.68 is: 843,092.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,081.12 : 1,474,621 = 562,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,081.12/1,474,621 = 562,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,081.12x = 1,474,621 × 562,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,081.12x = 828,827,956,623.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,827,956,623.28/983,081.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,092.13

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