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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,996.26, 1,474,727.10 and 477,577.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,996.26, 1,474,727.10 and 477,577.18 is: 715,750.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,996.26 : 1,474,727.10 = 477,577.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,996.26/1,474,727.10 = 477,577.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,996.26x = 1,474,727.10 × 477,577.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,996.26x = 704,296,009,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,296,009,687.58/983,996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,750.70

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