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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,620.80, 1,463,431.20 and 310,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,620.80, 1,463,431.20 and 310,772.80 is: 466,159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,620.80 : 1,463,431.20 = 310,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,620.80/1,463,431.20 = 310,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,620.80x = 1,463,431.20 × 310,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,620.80x = 454,794,611,631.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,794,611,631.36/975,620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,159.20

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