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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,014.49, 1,479,243.26 and 312,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,014.49, 1,479,243.26 and 312,136.20 is: 468,274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,014.49 : 1,479,243.26 = 312,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,014.49/1,479,243.26 = 312,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,014.49x = 1,479,243.26 × 312,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,014.49x = 461,725,370,832.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,725,370,832.35/986,014.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,274.43

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