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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,083.99, 1,473,188.27 and 308,191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,083.99, 1,473,188.27 and 308,191.87 is: 462,307.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,083.99 : 1,473,188.27 = 308,191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,083.99/1,473,188.27 = 308,191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,083.99x = 1,473,188.27 × 308,191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,083.99x = 454,024,648,563.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,024,648,563.85/982,083.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,307.35

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