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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,785.74, 1,483,320.76 and 305,725.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,785.74, 1,483,320.76 and 305,725.88 is: 458,632.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,785.74 : 1,483,320.76 = 305,725.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,785.74/1,483,320.76 = 305,725.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,785.74x = 1,483,320.76 × 305,725.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,785.74x = 453,489,547,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,489,547,617.26/988,785.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,632.77

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