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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,446, 1,484,410.56 and 315,527.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,446, 1,484,410.56 and 315,527.32 is: 473,368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,446 : 1,484,410.56 = 315,527.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,446/1,484,410.56 = 315,527.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,446x = 1,484,410.56 × 315,527.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,446x = 468,372,085,776.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,372,085,776.50/989,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,368.01

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