Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,228.40, 1,482,327 and 314,300
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 988,228.40, 1,482,327 and 314,300 is: 471,445.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
988,228.40 : 1,482,327 = 314,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
988,228.40/1,482,327 = 314,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
988,228.40x = 1,482,327 × 314,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
988,228.40x = 465,895,376,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 465,895,376,100/988,228.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,445.04
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