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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,732.69, 1,474,107.23 and 308,799.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,732.69, 1,474,107.23 and 308,799.07 is: 463,201.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,732.69 : 1,474,107.23 = 308,799.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,732.69/1,474,107.23 = 308,799.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,732.69x = 1,474,107.23 × 308,799.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,732.69x = 455,202,941,704.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,202,941,704.28/982,732.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,201.18

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