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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,865.41, 1,476,869.04 and 523,142.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,865.41, 1,476,869.04 and 523,142.33 is: 784,485.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,865.41 : 1,476,869.04 = 523,142.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,865.41/1,476,869.04 = 523,142.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,865.41x = 1,476,869.04 × 523,142.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,865.41x = 772,612,703,306.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,612,703,306.12/984,865.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,485.57

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