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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,594.49, 1,474,357.96 and 450,677.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,594.49, 1,474,357.96 and 450,677.26 is: 675,542.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,594.49 : 1,474,357.96 = 450,677.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,594.49/1,474,357.96 = 450,677.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,594.49x = 1,474,357.96 × 450,677.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,594.49x = 664,459,605,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,459,605,671.99/983,594.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,542.22

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