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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,785.13, 1,480,230.18 and 312,919.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,785.13, 1,480,230.18 and 312,919.61 is: 469,396.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,785.13 : 1,480,230.18 = 312,919.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,785.13/1,480,230.18 = 312,919.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,785.13x = 1,480,230.18 × 312,919.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,785.13x = 463,193,043,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,193,043,234.68/986,785.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,396.05

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