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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,976.30, 1,476,171.57 and 557,716.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,976.30, 1,476,171.57 and 557,716.37 is: 836,691.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,976.30 : 1,476,171.57 = 557,716.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,976.30/1,476,171.57 = 557,716.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,976.30x = 1,476,171.57 × 557,716.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,976.30x = 823,285,042,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,285,042,136.74/983,976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,691.94

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