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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,738.60, 1,477,107.90 and 563,668.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,738.60, 1,477,107.90 and 563,668.20 is: 845,502.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,738.60 : 1,477,107.90 = 563,668.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,738.60/1,477,107.90 = 563,668.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,738.60x = 1,477,107.90 × 563,668.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,738.60x = 832,598,751,198.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,598,751,198.78/984,738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845,502.30

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