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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,333.60, 1,479,510.24 and 312,402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,333.60, 1,479,510.24 and 312,402.08 is: 468,606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,333.60 : 1,479,510.24 = 312,402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,333.60/1,479,510.24 = 312,402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,333.60x = 1,479,510.24 × 312,402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,333.60x = 462,202,076,357.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,202,076,357.30/986,333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,606.24

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