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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,088.57, 1,473,195.12 and 308,196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,088.57, 1,473,195.12 and 308,196.44 is: 462,314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,088.57 : 1,473,195.12 = 308,196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,088.57/1,473,195.12 = 308,196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,088.57x = 1,473,195.12 × 308,196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,088.57x = 454,033,491,409.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,033,491,409.37/982,088.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,314.20

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