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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,340.40, 1,473,973.80 and 561,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,340.40, 1,473,973.80 and 561,708.40 is: 841,970.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,340.40 : 1,473,973.80 = 561,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,340.40/1,473,973.80 = 561,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,340.40x = 1,473,973.80 × 561,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,340.40x = 827,943,464,839.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,943,464,839.92/983,340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,970.35

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