Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,702, 1,471,053.08 and 315,854
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 980,702, 1,471,053.08 and 315,854 is: 473,781.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
980,702 : 1,471,053.08 = 315,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
980,702/1,471,053.08 = 315,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
980,702x = 1,471,053.08 × 315,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
980,702x = 464,637,999,530.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,637,999,530.32/980,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,781.03
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