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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,332.08, 1,474,998.12 and 562,313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,332.08, 1,474,998.12 and 562,313.52 is: 843,470.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,332.08 : 1,474,998.12 = 562,313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,332.08/1,474,998.12 = 562,313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,332.08x = 1,474,998.12 × 562,313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,332.08x = 829,411,384,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,411,384,850.58/983,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,470.28

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