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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,976.48, 1,474,697.48 and 477,557.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,976.48, 1,474,697.48 and 477,557.42 is: 715,721.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,976.48 : 1,474,697.48 = 477,557.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,976.48/1,474,697.48 = 477,557.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,976.48x = 1,474,697.48 × 477,557.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,976.48x = 704,252,714,068.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,252,714,068.03/983,976.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,721.09

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