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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,548.58, 1,474,815.26 and 450,612.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,548.58, 1,474,815.26 and 450,612.86 is: 675,686.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,548.58 : 1,474,815.26 = 450,612.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,548.58/1,474,815.26 = 450,612.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,548.58x = 1,474,815.26 × 450,612.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,548.58x = 664,570,722,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,570,722,280.24/983,548.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,686.73

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