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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,800.34, 1,483,342.59 and 305,740.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,800.34, 1,483,342.59 and 305,740.42 is: 458,654.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,800.34 : 1,483,342.59 = 305,740.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,800.34/1,483,342.59 = 305,740.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,800.34x = 1,483,342.59 × 305,740.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,800.34x = 453,517,786,470.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,517,786,470.49/988,800.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,654.56

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