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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,230.20, 1,470,345.30 and 389,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,230.20, 1,470,345.30 and 389,254.20 is: 583,881.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,230.20 : 1,470,345.30 = 389,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,230.20/1,470,345.30 = 389,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,230.20x = 1,470,345.30 × 389,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,230.20x = 572,338,083,475.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,338,083,475.26/980,230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,881.30

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