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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,187.80, 1,476,281.70 and 975,893.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,187.80, 1,476,281.70 and 975,893.40 is: 1,463,840.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,187.80 : 1,476,281.70 = 975,893.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,187.80/1,476,281.70 = 975,893.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,187.80x = 1,476,281.70 × 975,893.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,187.80x = 1,440,693,567,570.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,693,567,570.78/984,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463,840.10

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