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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,505.09, 1,479,808.67 and 312,657.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,505.09, 1,479,808.67 and 312,657.99 is: 469,003.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,505.09 : 1,479,808.67 = 312,657.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,505.09/1,479,808.67 = 312,657.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,505.09x = 1,479,808.67 × 312,657.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,505.09x = 462,674,002,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,674,002,783.48/986,505.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,003.16

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