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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,412.09, 1,481,107.20 and 313,475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,412.09, 1,481,107.20 and 313,475.28 is: 470,209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,412.09 : 1,481,107.20 = 313,475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,412.09/1,481,107.20 = 313,475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,412.09x = 1,481,107.20 × 313,475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,412.09x = 464,290,494,230.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,290,494,230.02/987,412.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,209.45

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