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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,924.74, 1,476,258.90 and 385,313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,924.74, 1,476,258.90 and 385,313.68 is: 578,116.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,924.74 : 1,476,258.90 = 385,313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,924.74/1,476,258.90 = 385,313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,924.74x = 1,476,258.90 × 385,313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,924.74x = 568,822,749,391.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,822,749,391.75/983,924.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,116.12

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