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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,549.58, 1,474,816.76 and 450,613.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,549.58, 1,474,816.76 and 450,613.86 is: 675,688.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,549.58 : 1,474,816.76 = 450,613.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,549.58/1,474,816.76 = 450,613.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,549.58x = 1,474,816.76 × 450,613.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,549.58x = 664,572,873,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,572,873,016.29/983,549.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,688.23

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