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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,216.94, 1,488,185.30 and 318,210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,216.94, 1,488,185.30 and 318,210.68 is: 477,271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,216.94 : 1,488,185.30 = 318,210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,216.94/1,488,185.30 = 318,210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,216.94x = 1,488,185.30 × 318,210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,216.94x = 473,556,456,279.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,556,456,279.00/992,216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,271.09

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