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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,603.60, 1,475,405.40 and 977,382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,603.60, 1,475,405.40 and 977,382.80 is: 1,466,074.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,603.60 : 1,475,405.40 = 977,382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,603.60/1,475,405.40 = 977,382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,603.60x = 1,475,405.40 × 977,382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,603.60x = 1,442,035,860,987.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,035,860,987.12/983,603.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,074.20

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