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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,085.23, 1,479,132.23 and 312,169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,085.23, 1,479,132.23 and 312,169.88 is: 468,256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,085.23 : 1,479,132.23 = 312,169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,085.23/1,479,132.23 = 312,169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,085.23x = 1,479,132.23 × 312,169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,085.23x = 461,740,532,880.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,740,532,880.21/986,085.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,256.21

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