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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,188.06, 1,473,538.46 and 308,290.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,188.06, 1,473,538.46 and 308,290.74 is: 462,516.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,188.06 : 1,473,538.46 = 308,290.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,188.06/1,473,538.46 = 308,290.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,188.06x = 1,473,538.46 × 308,290.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,188.06x = 454,278,260,710.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,278,260,710.41/982,188.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,516.58

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