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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,861.92, 1,474,291.62 and 309,002.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,861.92, 1,474,291.62 and 309,002.04 is: 463,502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,861.92 : 1,474,291.62 = 309,002.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,861.92/1,474,291.62 = 309,002.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,861.92x = 1,474,291.62 × 309,002.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,861.92x = 455,559,118,134.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,559,118,134.91/982,861.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,502.66

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