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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,972.48, 1,476,425.28 and 585,400.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,972.48, 1,476,425.28 and 585,400.64 is: 878,378.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,972.48 : 1,476,425.28 = 585,400.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,972.48/1,476,425.28 = 585,400.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,972.48x = 1,476,425.28 × 585,400.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,972.48x = 864,300,303,824.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,300,303,824.18/983,972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,378.53

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