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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,191.88, 1,475,762.94 and 509,700.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,191.88, 1,475,762.94 and 509,700.36 is: 764,278.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,191.88 : 1,475,762.94 = 509,700.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,191.88/1,475,762.94 = 509,700.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,191.88x = 1,475,762.94 × 509,700.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,191.88x = 752,196,901,792.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,196,901,792.66/984,191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,278.71

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