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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,907.32, 1,474,359.88 and 309,047.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,907.32, 1,474,359.88 and 309,047.52 is: 463,570.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,907.32 : 1,474,359.88 = 309,047.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,907.32/1,474,359.88 = 309,047.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,907.32x = 1,474,359.88 × 309,047.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,907.32x = 455,647,264,501.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,647,264,501.50/982,907.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,570.93

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