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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,945.67, 1,483,642.26 and 315,065.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,945.67, 1,483,642.26 and 315,065.36 is: 472,669.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,945.67 : 1,483,642.26 = 315,065.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,945.67/1,483,642.26 = 315,065.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,945.67x = 1,483,642.26 × 315,065.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,945.67x = 467,444,286,467.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,444,286,467.22/988,945.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,669.33

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