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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,968.48, 1,476,419.28 and 585,396.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,968.48, 1,476,419.28 and 585,396.64 is: 878,372.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,968.48 : 1,476,419.28 = 585,396.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,968.48/1,476,419.28 = 585,396.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,968.48x = 1,476,419.28 × 585,396.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,968.48x = 864,290,885,743.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,290,885,743.22/983,968.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,372.53

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