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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,866, 1,483,224.48 and 314,920.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,866, 1,483,224.48 and 314,920.08 is: 472,356.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,866 : 1,483,224.48 = 314,920.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,866/1,483,224.48 = 314,920.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,866x = 1,483,224.48 × 314,920.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,866x = 467,097,171,899.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,097,171,899.56/988,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,356.39

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