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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,215.77, 1,488,183.52 and 318,209.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,215.77, 1,488,183.52 and 318,209.49 is: 477,269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,215.77 : 1,488,183.52 = 318,209.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,215.77/1,488,183.52 = 318,209.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,215.77x = 1,488,183.52 × 318,209.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,215.77x = 473,554,118,925.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,554,118,925.61/992,215.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,269.29

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