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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,447, 1,484,412.06 and 315,528.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,447, 1,484,412.06 and 315,528.32 is: 473,369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,447 : 1,484,412.06 = 315,528.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,447/1,484,412.06 = 315,528.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,447x = 1,484,412.06 × 315,528.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,447x = 468,374,043,479.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,374,043,479.54/989,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,369.51

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