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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,714.91, 1,469,627.06 and 305,889.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,714.91, 1,469,627.06 and 305,889.27 is: 458,850.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,714.91 : 1,469,627.06 = 305,889.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,714.91/1,469,627.06 = 305,889.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,714.91x = 1,469,627.06 × 305,889.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,714.91x = 449,543,147,026.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,543,147,026.20/979,714.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,850.98

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