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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,733.68, 1,474,108.73 and 308,800.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,733.68, 1,474,108.73 and 308,800.06 is: 463,202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,733.68 : 1,474,108.73 = 308,800.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,733.68/1,474,108.73 = 308,800.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,733.68x = 1,474,108.73 × 308,800.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,733.68x = 455,204,864,270.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,204,864,270.52/982,733.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,202.67

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