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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,452.18, 1,475,440.78 and 352,429.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,452.18, 1,475,440.78 and 352,429.78 is: 528,738.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,452.18 : 1,475,440.78 = 352,429.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,452.18/1,475,440.78 = 352,429.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,452.18x = 1,475,440.78 × 352,429.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,452.18x = 519,989,269,498.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,989,269,498.43/983,452.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,738.74

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