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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,079.23, 1,473,181.11 and 308,187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,079.23, 1,473,181.11 and 308,187.13 is: 462,300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,079.23 : 1,473,181.11 = 308,187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,079.23/1,473,181.11 = 308,187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,079.23x = 1,473,181.11 × 308,187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,079.23x = 454,015,458,261.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,015,458,261.11/982,079.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,300.23

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