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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,003.83, 1,473,007.53 and 308,136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,003.83, 1,473,007.53 and 308,136.88 is: 462,205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,003.83 : 1,473,007.53 = 308,136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,003.83/1,473,007.53 = 308,136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,003.83x = 1,473,007.53 × 308,136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,003.83x = 453,887,944,510.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,887,944,510.71/982,003.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,205.88

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