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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,561.70, 1,479,883.70 and 312,628.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,561.70, 1,479,883.70 and 312,628.08 is: 468,955.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,561.70 : 1,479,883.70 = 312,628.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,561.70/1,479,883.70 = 312,628.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,561.70x = 1,479,883.70 × 312,628.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,561.70x = 462,653,200,535.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,653,200,535.87/986,561.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,955.16

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