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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,455.20, 1,475,231.40 and 511,063.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,455.20, 1,475,231.40 and 511,063.20 is: 766,620.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,455.20 : 1,475,231.40 = 511,063.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,455.20/1,475,231.40 = 511,063.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,455.20x = 1,475,231.40 × 511,063.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,455.20x = 753,936,480,024.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,936,480,024.48/983,455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,620.06

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