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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,439, 1,475,412 and 534,044.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,439, 1,475,412 and 534,044.52 is: 801,204.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,439 : 1,475,412 = 534,044.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,439/1,475,412 = 534,044.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,439x = 1,475,412 × 534,044.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,439x = 787,935,693,342.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,935,693,342.24/983,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,204.44

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