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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,850.88, 1,474,275.08 and 308,991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,850.88, 1,474,275.08 and 308,991 is: 463,486.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,850.88 : 1,474,275.08 = 308,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,850.88/1,474,275.08 = 308,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,850.88x = 1,474,275.08 × 308,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,850.88x = 455,537,731,244.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,537,731,244.28/982,850.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,486.11

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