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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,085.44, 1,473,190.43 and 308,193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,085.44, 1,473,190.43 and 308,193.32 is: 462,309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,085.44 : 1,473,190.43 = 308,193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,085.44/1,473,190.43 = 308,193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,085.44x = 1,473,190.43 × 308,193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,085.44x = 454,027,440,707.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,027,440,707.01/982,085.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,309.51

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