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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,689.91, 1,476,443.34 and 384,936.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,689.91, 1,476,443.34 and 384,936.75 is: 577,173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,689.91 : 1,476,443.34 = 384,936.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,689.91/1,476,443.34 = 384,936.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,689.91x = 1,476,443.34 × 384,936.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,689.91x = 568,337,300,858.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,337,300,858.75/984,689.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,173.88

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