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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,214.40, 1,473,321.60 and 317,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,214.40, 1,473,321.60 and 317,366.40 is: 476,049.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,214.40 : 1,473,321.60 = 317,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,214.40/1,473,321.60 = 317,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,214.40x = 1,473,321.60 × 317,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,214.40x = 467,582,772,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,582,772,234.24/982,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,049.60

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