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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,615.60, 1,475,423.40 and 977,394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,615.60, 1,475,423.40 and 977,394.80 is: 1,466,092.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,615.60 : 1,475,423.40 = 977,394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,615.60/1,475,423.40 = 977,394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,615.60x = 1,475,423.40 × 977,394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,615.60x = 1,442,071,158,958.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,071,158,958.32/983,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,092.20

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