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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,973.30, 1,474,692.69 and 477,554.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,973.30, 1,474,692.69 and 477,554.22 is: 715,716.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,973.30 : 1,474,692.69 = 477,554.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,973.30/1,474,692.69 = 477,554.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,973.30x = 1,474,692.69 × 477,554.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,973.30x = 704,245,717,312.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,245,717,312.65/983,973.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,716.29

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