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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,099.38, 1,474,658.80 and 309,165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,099.38, 1,474,658.80 and 309,165.62 is: 463,751.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,099.38 : 1,474,658.80 = 309,165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,099.38/1,474,658.80 = 309,165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,099.38x = 1,474,658.80 × 309,165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,099.38x = 455,913,802,190.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,913,802,190.46/983,099.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,751.49

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