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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,584.80, 1,473,562.80 and 561,607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,584.80, 1,473,562.80 and 561,607.20 is: 841,374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,584.80 : 1,473,562.80 = 561,607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,584.80/1,473,562.80 = 561,607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,584.80x = 1,473,562.80 × 561,607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,584.80x = 827,563,478,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,563,478,132.16/983,584.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,374.81

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