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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,087.95, 1,473,194.18 and 308,195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,087.95, 1,473,194.18 and 308,195.82 is: 462,313.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,087.95 : 1,473,194.18 = 308,195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,087.95/1,473,194.18 = 308,195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,087.95x = 1,473,194.18 × 308,195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,087.95x = 454,032,288,324.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,032,288,324.33/982,087.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,313.27

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