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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,104.05, 1,483,639.97 and 315,176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,104.05, 1,483,639.97 and 315,176.27 is: 472,759.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,104.05 : 1,483,639.97 = 315,176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,104.05/1,483,639.97 = 315,176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,104.05x = 1,483,639.97 × 315,176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,104.05x = 467,608,102,773.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,608,102,773.43/989,104.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,759.26

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