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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,886.60, 1,475,829.90 and 887,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,886.60, 1,475,829.90 and 887,464.20 is: 1,331,196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,886.60 : 1,475,829.90 = 887,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,886.60/1,475,829.90 = 887,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,886.60x = 1,475,829.90 × 887,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,886.60x = 1,309,746,201,539.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,746,201,539.58/983,886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331,196.30

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