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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,002.83, 1,473,006.03 and 308,135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,002.83, 1,473,006.03 and 308,135.88 is: 462,204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,002.83 : 1,473,006.03 = 308,135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,002.83/1,473,006.03 = 308,135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,002.83x = 1,473,006.03 × 308,135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,002.83x = 453,886,008,143.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,886,008,143.85/982,002.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,204.38

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