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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,076.69, 1,473,177.32 and 308,184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,076.69, 1,473,177.32 and 308,184.59 is: 462,296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,076.69 : 1,473,177.32 = 308,184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,076.69/1,473,177.32 = 308,184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,076.69x = 1,473,177.32 × 308,184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,076.69x = 454,010,539,454.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,010,539,454.69/982,076.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,296.42

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