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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,089.56, 1,473,196.61 and 308,197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,089.56, 1,473,196.61 and 308,197.44 is: 462,315.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,089.56 : 1,473,196.61 = 308,197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,089.56/1,473,196.61 = 308,197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,089.56x = 1,473,196.61 × 308,197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,089.56x = 454,035,424,589.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,035,424,589.17/982,089.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,315.70

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