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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,409.80, 1,475,114.70 and 650,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,409.80, 1,475,114.70 and 650,985.80 is: 976,478.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,409.80 : 1,475,114.70 = 650,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,409.80/1,475,114.70 = 650,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,409.80x = 1,475,114.70 × 650,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,409.80x = 960,278,723,071.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,278,723,071.26/983,409.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976,478.70

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