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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,016.76, 1,473,026.58 and 298,909.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,016.76, 1,473,026.58 and 298,909.56 is: 448,364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,016.76 : 1,473,026.58 = 298,909.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,016.76/1,473,026.58 = 298,909.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,016.76x = 1,473,026.58 × 298,909.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,016.76x = 440,301,726,896.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,301,726,896.11/982,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,364.78

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