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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,970.98, 1,476,423.03 and 585,399.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,970.98, 1,476,423.03 and 585,399.14 is: 878,376.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,970.98 : 1,476,423.03 = 585,399.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,970.98/1,476,423.03 = 585,399.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,970.98x = 1,476,423.03 × 585,399.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,970.98x = 864,296,772,038.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,296,772,038.19/983,970.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,376.28

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