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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,762.40, 1,475,643.60 and 485,061.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,762.40, 1,475,643.60 and 485,061.60 is: 727,592.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,762.40 : 1,475,643.60 = 485,061.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,762.40/1,475,643.60 = 485,061.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,762.40x = 1,475,643.60 × 485,061.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,762.40x = 715,778,045,645.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,778,045,645.76/983,762.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,592.40

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