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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,088.19, 1,473,194.55 and 308,196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,088.19, 1,473,194.55 and 308,196.14 is: 462,313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,088.19 : 1,473,194.55 = 308,196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,088.19/1,473,194.55 = 308,196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,088.19x = 1,473,194.55 × 308,196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,088.19x = 454,032,866,413.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,032,866,413.06/982,088.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,313.74

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