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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,833.73, 1,472,417.43 and 604,994.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,833.73, 1,472,417.43 and 604,994.42 is: 905,441.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,833.73 : 1,472,417.43 = 604,994.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,833.73/1,472,417.43 = 604,994.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,833.73x = 1,472,417.43 × 604,994.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,833.73x = 890,804,325,593.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,804,325,593.80/983,833.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905,441.94

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