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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,851.77, 1,484,759.43 and 315,927.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,851.77, 1,484,759.43 and 315,927.72 is: 473,885.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,851.77 : 1,484,759.43 = 315,927.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,851.77/1,484,759.43 = 315,927.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,851.77x = 1,484,759.43 × 315,927.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,851.77x = 469,076,661,468.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,076,661,468.40/989,851.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,885.76

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