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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,972.20, 1,477,458.30 and 565,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,972.20, 1,477,458.30 and 565,068.20 is: 847,602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,972.20 : 1,477,458.30 = 565,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,972.20/1,477,458.30 = 565,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,972.20x = 1,477,458.30 × 565,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,972.20x = 834,864,702,156.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,864,702,156.06/984,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,602.30

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