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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,086.57, 1,473,192.12 and 308,194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,086.57, 1,473,192.12 and 308,194.44 is: 462,311.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,086.57 : 1,473,192.12 = 308,194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,086.57/1,473,192.12 = 308,194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,086.57x = 1,473,192.12 × 308,194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,086.57x = 454,029,620,435.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,029,620,435.81/982,086.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,311.20

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