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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,772.59, 1,481,504.45 and 313,765.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,772.59, 1,481,504.45 and 313,765.25 is: 470,598.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,772.59 : 1,481,504.45 = 313,765.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,772.59/1,481,504.45 = 313,765.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,772.59x = 1,481,504.45 × 313,765.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,772.59x = 464,844,605,154.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,844,605,154.01/987,772.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,598.81

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