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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,401.20, 1,475,150.40 and 511,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,401.20, 1,475,150.40 and 511,009.20 is: 766,539.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,401.20 : 1,475,150.40 = 511,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,401.20/1,475,150.40 = 511,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,401.20x = 1,475,150.40 × 511,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,401.20x = 753,815,425,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,815,425,783.68/983,401.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,539.05

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