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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,704.22, 1,479,931.49 and 312,792.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,704.22, 1,479,931.49 and 312,792.02 is: 469,148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,704.22 : 1,479,931.49 = 312,792.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,704.22/1,479,931.49 = 312,792.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,704.22x = 1,479,931.49 × 312,792.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,704.22x = 462,910,760,218.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,910,760,218.71/986,704.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,148.45

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