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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,779.83, 1,483,311.87 and 305,719.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,779.83, 1,483,311.87 and 305,719.95 is: 458,623.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,779.83 : 1,483,311.87 = 305,719.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,779.83/1,483,311.87 = 305,719.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,779.83x = 1,483,311.87 × 305,719.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,779.83x = 453,478,032,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,478,032,358.27/988,779.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,623.87

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