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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,884.91, 1,475,497.22 and 376,531.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,884.91, 1,475,497.22 and 376,531.56 is: 564,670.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,884.91 : 1,475,497.22 = 376,531.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,884.91/1,475,497.22 = 376,531.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,884.91x = 1,475,497.22 × 376,531.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,884.91x = 555,571,268,139.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,571,268,139.61/983,884.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,670.99

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