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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,952.80, 1,474,429.20 and 318,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,952.80, 1,474,429.20 and 318,104.80 is: 477,157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,952.80 : 1,474,429.20 = 318,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,952.80/1,474,429.20 = 318,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,952.80x = 1,474,429.20 × 318,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,952.80x = 469,023,005,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,023,005,780.16/982,952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,157.20

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