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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,245.86, 1,475,013.98 and 503,744.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,245.86, 1,475,013.98 and 503,744.90 is: 755,691.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,245.86 : 1,475,013.98 = 503,744.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,245.86/1,475,013.98 = 503,744.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,245.86x = 1,475,013.98 × 503,744.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,245.86x = 743,030,763,737.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,030,763,737.99/983,245.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,691.73

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