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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,153.40, 1,476,153.30 and 384,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,153.40, 1,476,153.30 and 384,998.20 is: 577,467.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,153.40 : 1,476,153.30 = 384,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,153.40/1,476,153.30 = 384,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,153.40x = 1,476,153.30 × 384,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,153.40x = 568,316,363,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,316,363,424.06/984,153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,467.26

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