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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,601.71, 1,476,060.12 and 377,825.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,601.71, 1,476,060.12 and 377,825.45 is: 566,414.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,601.71 : 1,476,060.12 = 377,825.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,601.71/1,476,060.12 = 377,825.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,601.71x = 1,476,060.12 × 377,825.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,601.71x = 557,693,071,685.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,693,071,685.75/984,601.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,414.89

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