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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,863.50, 1,483,220.72 and 314,917.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,863.50, 1,483,220.72 and 314,917.58 is: 472,352.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,863.50 : 1,483,220.72 = 314,917.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,863.50/1,483,220.72 = 314,917.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,863.50x = 1,483,220.72 × 314,917.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,863.50x = 467,092,279,748.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,092,279,748.26/988,863.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,352.63

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