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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,593.30, 1,482,803.55 and 323,745.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,593.30, 1,482,803.55 and 323,745.30 is: 485,589.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,593.30 : 1,482,803.55 = 323,745.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,593.30/1,482,803.55 = 323,745.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,593.30x = 1,482,803.55 × 323,745.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,593.30x = 480,050,680,135.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,050,680,135.82/988,593.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,589.66

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