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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,441.40, 1,472,537.70 and 983,441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,441.40, 1,472,537.70 and 983,441.40 is: 1,472,537.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,441.40 : 1,472,537.70 = 983,441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,441.40/1,472,537.70 = 983,441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,441.40x = 1,472,537.70 × 983,441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,441.40x = 1,448,154,537,240.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,154,537,240.78/983,441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,537.70

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