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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,085.00, 1,473,189.78 and 308,192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,085.00, 1,473,189.78 and 308,192.87 is: 462,308.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,085.00 : 1,473,189.78 = 308,192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,085.00/1,473,189.78 = 308,192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,085.00x = 1,473,189.78 × 308,192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,085.00x = 454,026,584,811.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,026,584,811.90/982,085.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,308.85

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