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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,073.87, 1,473,173.07 and 308,181.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,073.87, 1,473,173.07 and 308,181.77 is: 462,292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,073.87 : 1,473,173.07 = 308,181.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,073.87/1,473,173.07 = 308,181.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,073.87x = 1,473,173.07 × 308,181.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,073.87x = 454,005,084,228.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,005,084,228.93/982,073.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,292.19

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