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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,656.84, 1,474,003.44 and 308,725.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,656.84, 1,474,003.44 and 308,725.50 is: 463,093.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,656.84 : 1,474,003.44 = 308,725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,656.84/1,474,003.44 = 308,725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,656.84x = 1,474,003.44 × 308,725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,656.84x = 455,062,449,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,062,449,015.72/982,656.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,093.96

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