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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,228.40 : 1,482,327 = 314,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,228.40/1,482,327 = 314,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,228.40x = 1,482,327 × 314,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,228.40x = 465,895,376,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,895,376,100/988,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,445.04

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