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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,095.62, 1,479,365.10 and 312,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,095.62, 1,479,365.10 and 312,217.20 is: 468,395.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,095.62 : 1,479,365.10 = 312,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,095.62/1,479,365.10 = 312,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,095.62x = 1,479,365.10 × 312,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,095.62x = 461,883,229,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,883,229,299.72/986,095.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,395.99

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