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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,804.96, 1,474,464.14 and 527,261.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,804.96, 1,474,464.14 and 527,261.65 is: 790,226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,804.96 : 1,474,464.14 = 527,261.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,804.96/1,474,464.14 = 527,261.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,804.96x = 1,474,464.14 × 527,261.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,804.96x = 777,428,402,236.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,428,402,236.70/983,804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,226.15

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