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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,423.20, 1,475,134.80 and 969,426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,423.20, 1,475,134.80 and 969,426.40 is: 1,454,139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,423.20 : 1,475,134.80 = 969,426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,423.20/1,475,134.80 = 969,426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,423.20x = 1,475,134.80 × 969,426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,423.20x = 1,430,034,618,678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,034,618,678.72/983,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,139.60

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