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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,976.04, 1,474,817.10 and 451,553.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,976.04, 1,474,817.10 and 451,553.32 is: 676,803.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,976.04 : 1,474,817.10 = 451,553.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,976.04/1,474,817.10 = 451,553.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,976.04x = 1,474,817.10 × 451,553.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,976.04x = 665,958,557,897.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,958,557,897.77/983,976.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,803.63

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