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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,460.40, 1,472,190.60 and 316,612.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,460.40, 1,472,190.60 and 316,612.40 is: 474,918.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,460.40 : 1,472,190.60 = 316,612.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,460.40/1,472,190.60 = 316,612.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,460.40x = 1,472,190.60 × 316,612.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,460.40x = 466,113,799,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,113,799,123.44/981,460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,918.60

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