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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,458.40, 1,475,187.60 and 318,610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,458.40, 1,475,187.60 and 318,610.40 is: 477,915.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,458.40 : 1,475,187.60 = 318,610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,458.40/1,475,187.60 = 318,610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,458.40x = 1,475,187.60 × 318,610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,458.40x = 470,010,111,311.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,010,111,311.04/983,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,915.60

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