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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,812.60, 1,462,218.90 and 310,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,812.60, 1,462,218.90 and 310,031.80 is: 465,047.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,812.60 : 1,462,218.90 = 310,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,812.60/1,462,218.90 = 310,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,812.60x = 1,462,218.90 × 310,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,812.60x = 453,334,357,561.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,334,357,561.02/974,812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,047.70

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