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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,083.74, 1,473,187.89 and 308,191.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,083.74, 1,473,187.89 and 308,191.62 is: 462,306.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,083.74 : 1,473,187.89 = 308,191.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,083.74/1,473,187.89 = 308,191.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,083.74x = 1,473,187.89 × 308,191.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,083.74x = 454,024,162,383.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,024,162,383.48/982,083.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,306.98

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