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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,694, 1,471,041.08 and 315,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,694, 1,471,041.08 and 315,846 is: 473,769.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,694 : 1,471,041.08 = 315,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,694/1,471,041.08 = 315,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,694x = 1,471,041.08 × 315,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,694x = 464,622,440,953.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,622,440,953.68/980,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,769.03

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