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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,692, 1,471,038.08 and 315,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,692, 1,471,038.08 and 315,844 is: 473,766.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,692 : 1,471,038.08 = 315,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,692/1,471,038.08 = 315,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,692x = 1,471,038.08 × 315,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,692x = 464,618,551,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,618,551,339.52/980,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,766.03

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