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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,786.57, 1,472,346.81 and 604,947.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,786.57, 1,472,346.81 and 604,947.27 is: 905,371.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,786.57 : 1,472,346.81 = 604,947.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,786.57/1,472,346.81 = 604,947.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,786.57x = 1,472,346.81 × 604,947.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,786.57x = 890,692,183,202.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,692,183,202.71/983,786.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905,371.36

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