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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,453.20, 1,475,228.40 and 511,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,453.20, 1,475,228.40 and 511,061.20 is: 766,617.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,453.20 : 1,475,228.40 = 511,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,453.20/1,475,228.40 = 511,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,453.20x = 1,475,228.40 × 511,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,453.20x = 753,931,996,378.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,931,996,378.08/983,453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,617.06

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