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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,639.44, 1,474,663.56 and 414,653.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,639.44, 1,474,663.56 and 414,653.14 is: 621,644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,639.44 : 1,474,663.56 = 414,653.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,639.44/1,474,663.56 = 414,653.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,639.44x = 1,474,663.56 × 414,653.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,639.44x = 611,473,875,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,473,875,597.58/983,639.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,644.32

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