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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,872.40, 1,476,464.70 and 451,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,872.40, 1,476,464.70 and 451,119.20 is: 676,979.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,872.40 : 1,476,464.70 = 451,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,872.40/1,476,464.70 = 451,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,872.40x = 1,476,464.70 × 451,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,872.40x = 666,061,574,292.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,061,574,292.24/983,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,979.63

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