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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,286.51, 1,484,037.30 and 315,209.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,286.51, 1,484,037.30 and 315,209.37 is: 472,848.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,286.51 : 1,484,037.30 = 315,209.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,286.51/1,484,037.30 = 315,209.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,286.51x = 1,484,037.30 × 315,209.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,286.51x = 467,782,467,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,782,467,363.62/989,286.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,848.32

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