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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,075.94, 1,473,176.18 and 308,183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,075.94, 1,473,176.18 and 308,183.84 is: 462,295.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,075.94 : 1,473,176.18 = 308,183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,075.94/1,473,176.18 = 308,183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,075.94x = 1,473,176.18 × 308,183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,075.94x = 454,009,083,242.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,009,083,242.13/982,075.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,295.29

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