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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,072.87, 1,473,171.57 and 308,180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,072.87, 1,473,171.57 and 308,180.77 is: 462,290.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,072.87 : 1,473,171.57 = 308,180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,072.87/1,473,171.57 = 308,180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,072.87x = 1,473,171.57 × 308,180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,072.87x = 454,003,139,877.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,003,139,877.95/982,072.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,290.69

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