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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,125.62, 1,474,688.43 and 562,106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,125.62, 1,474,688.43 and 562,106.25 is: 843,159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,125.62 : 1,474,688.43 = 562,106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,125.62/1,474,688.43 = 562,106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,125.62x = 1,474,688.43 × 562,106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,125.62x = 828,931,583,305.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,931,583,305.69/983,125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,159.38

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