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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,085.50, 1,473,190.53 and 308,193.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,085.50, 1,473,190.53 and 308,193.37 is: 462,309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,085.50 : 1,473,190.53 = 308,193.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,085.50/1,473,190.53 = 308,193.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,085.50x = 1,473,190.53 × 308,193.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,085.50x = 454,027,552,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,027,552,551.82/982,085.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,309.60

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