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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,730, 1,471,095 and 315,882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,730, 1,471,095 and 315,882 is: 473,823

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,730 : 1,471,095 = 315,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,730/1,471,095 = 315,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,730x = 1,471,095 × 315,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,730x = 464,692,430,790
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,692,430,790/980,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,823

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