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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,882.38, 1,475,493.48 and 376,529.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,882.38, 1,475,493.48 and 376,529.08 is: 564,667.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,882.38 : 1,475,493.48 = 376,529.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,882.38/1,475,493.48 = 376,529.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,882.38x = 1,475,493.48 × 376,529.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,882.38x = 555,566,202,570.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,566,202,570.40/983,882.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,667.30

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