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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,812.80, 1,475,719.20 and 318,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,812.80, 1,475,719.20 and 318,964.80 is: 478,447.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,812.80 : 1,475,719.20 = 318,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,812.80/1,475,719.20 = 318,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,812.80x = 1,475,719.20 × 318,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,812.80x = 470,702,479,484.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,702,479,484.16/983,812.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,447.20

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