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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,848, 1,483,197.48 and 314,902.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,848, 1,483,197.48 and 314,902.08 is: 472,329.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,848 : 1,483,197.48 = 314,902.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,848/1,483,197.48 = 314,902.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,848x = 1,483,197.48 × 314,902.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,848x = 467,061,971,502.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,061,971,502.76/988,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,329.39

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