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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,813.29, 1,472,386.59 and 604,973.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,813.29, 1,472,386.59 and 604,973.86 is: 905,411.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,813.29 : 1,472,386.59 = 604,973.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,813.29/1,472,386.59 = 604,973.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,813.29x = 1,472,386.59 × 604,973.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,813.29x = 890,755,401,664.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,755,401,664.26/983,813.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905,411.02

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