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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,887.19, 1,474,329.56 and 309,027.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,887.19, 1,474,329.56 and 309,027.33 is: 463,540.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,887.19 : 1,474,329.56 = 309,027.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,887.19/1,474,329.56 = 309,027.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,887.19x = 1,474,329.56 × 309,027.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,887.19x = 455,608,125,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,608,125,921.74/982,887.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,540.61

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