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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,006.80, 1,464,010.20 and 311,158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,006.80, 1,464,010.20 and 311,158.80 is: 466,738.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,006.80 : 1,464,010.20 = 311,158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,006.80/1,464,010.20 = 311,158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,006.80x = 1,464,010.20 × 311,158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,006.80x = 455,539,657,019.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,539,657,019.76/976,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,738.20

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