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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,571.74, 1,474,482.33 and 384,396.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,571.74, 1,474,482.33 and 384,396.65 is: 576,252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,571.74 : 1,474,482.33 = 384,396.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,571.74/1,474,482.33 = 384,396.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,571.74x = 1,474,482.33 × 384,396.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,571.74x = 566,786,060,763.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,786,060,763.78/983,571.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,252.90

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