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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,509.84, 1,469,161.08 and 314,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,509.84, 1,469,161.08 and 314,610 is: 471,881.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,509.84 : 1,469,161.08 = 314,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,509.84/1,469,161.08 = 314,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,509.84x = 1,469,161.08 × 314,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,509.84x = 462,212,767,378.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,212,767,378.80/979,509.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,881.70

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