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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,181.01, 1,481,600.84 and 314,060.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,181.01, 1,481,600.84 and 314,060.13 is: 470,877.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,181.01 : 1,481,600.84 = 314,060.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,181.01/1,481,600.84 = 314,060.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,181.01x = 1,481,600.84 × 314,060.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,181.01x = 465,311,750,848.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,311,750,848.21/988,181.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,877.04

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