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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,898.08, 1,486,740.96 and 317,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,898.08, 1,486,740.96 and 317,083.20 is: 475,750.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,898.08 : 1,486,740.96 = 317,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,898.08/1,486,740.96 = 317,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,898.08x = 1,486,740.96 × 317,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,898.08x = 471,420,581,167.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,420,581,167.87/990,898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,750.83

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