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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,443.50, 1,475,418.75 and 534,049.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,443.50, 1,475,418.75 and 534,049.02 is: 801,211.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,443.50 : 1,475,418.75 = 534,049.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,443.50/1,475,418.75 = 534,049.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,443.50x = 1,475,418.75 × 534,049.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,443.50x = 787,945,937,527.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,945,937,527.13/983,443.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,211.19

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