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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,434.04, 1,474,000 and 375,824.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,434.04, 1,474,000 and 375,824.48 is: 563,296.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,434.04 : 1,474,000 = 375,824.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,434.04/1,474,000 = 375,824.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,434.04x = 1,474,000 × 375,824.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,434.04x = 553,965,283,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,965,283,520/983,434.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,296.84

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