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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,074.63, 1,473,174.19 and 308,182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,074.63, 1,473,174.19 and 308,182.52 is: 462,293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,074.63 : 1,473,174.19 = 308,182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,074.63/1,473,174.19 = 308,182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,074.63x = 1,473,174.19 × 308,182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,074.63x = 454,006,536,607.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,006,536,607.80/982,074.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,293.32

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