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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,901.40, 1,480,497.90 and 313,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,901.40, 1,480,497.90 and 313,046.20 is: 469,615.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,901.40 : 1,480,497.90 = 313,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,901.40/1,480,497.90 = 313,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,901.40x = 1,480,497.90 × 313,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,901.40x = 463,464,241,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,464,241,702.98/986,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,615.55

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