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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,594.25, 1,474,406.42 and 383,730.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,594.25, 1,474,406.42 and 383,730.12 is: 575,210.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,594.25 : 1,474,406.42 = 383,730.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,594.25/1,474,406.42 = 383,730.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,594.25x = 1,474,406.42 × 383,730.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,594.25x = 565,774,150,556.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,774,150,556.72/983,594.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,210.92

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