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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,548.40, 1,475,322.60 and 968,802.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,548.40, 1,475,322.60 and 968,802.80 is: 1,453,204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,548.40 : 1,475,322.60 = 968,802.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,548.40/1,475,322.60 = 968,802.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,548.40x = 1,475,322.60 × 968,802.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,548.40x = 1,429,296,665,783.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,296,665,783.28/983,548.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453,204.20

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