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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,897.40, 1,475,414.10 and 451,241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,897.40, 1,475,414.10 and 451,241.40 is: 676,663.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,897.40 : 1,475,414.10 = 451,241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,897.40/1,475,414.10 = 451,241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,897.40x = 1,475,414.10 × 451,241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,897.40x = 665,767,924,063.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,767,924,063.74/983,897.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,663.97

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