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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,734.68, 1,474,110.23 and 308,801.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,734.68, 1,474,110.23 and 308,801.06 is: 463,204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,734.68 : 1,474,110.23 = 308,801.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,734.68/1,474,110.23 = 308,801.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,734.68x = 1,474,110.23 × 308,801.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,734.68x = 455,206,801,580.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,206,801,580.84/982,734.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,204.17

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