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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,017.76, 1,473,028.08 and 298,910.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,017.76, 1,473,028.08 and 298,910.56 is: 448,366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,017.76 : 1,473,028.08 = 298,910.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,017.76/1,473,028.08 = 298,910.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,017.76x = 1,473,028.08 × 298,910.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,017.76x = 440,303,648,288.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,303,648,288.53/982,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,366.28

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