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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,603.59, 1,481,394.45 and 313,666.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,603.59, 1,481,394.45 and 313,666.85 is: 470,496.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,603.59 : 1,481,394.45 = 313,666.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,603.59/1,481,394.45 = 313,666.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,603.59x = 1,481,394.45 × 313,666.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,603.59x = 464,664,330,738.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,664,330,738.98/987,603.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,496.80

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