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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,381.44, 1,482,681.06 and 314,305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,381.44, 1,482,681.06 and 314,305.02 is: 471,492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,381.44 : 1,482,681.06 = 314,305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,381.44/1,482,681.06 = 314,305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,381.44x = 1,482,681.06 × 314,305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,381.44x = 466,014,100,216.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,014,100,216.92/988,381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,492.16

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