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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,253.82, 1,476,061.59 and 377,009.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,253.82, 1,476,061.59 and 377,009.82 is: 565,392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,253.82 : 1,476,061.59 = 377,009.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,253.82/1,476,061.59 = 377,009.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,253.82x = 1,476,061.59 × 377,009.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,253.82x = 556,489,712,469.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,489,712,469.77/984,253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,392.49

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