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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,849.50, 1,483,199.73 and 314,903.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,849.50, 1,483,199.73 and 314,903.58 is: 472,331.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,849.50 : 1,483,199.73 = 314,903.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,849.50/1,483,199.73 = 314,903.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,849.50x = 1,483,199.73 × 314,903.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,849.50x = 467,064,904,832.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,064,904,832.03/988,849.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,331.64

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