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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,811.20, 1,469,716.80 and 315,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,811.20, 1,469,716.80 and 315,030.40 is: 472,545.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,811.20 : 1,469,716.80 = 315,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,811.20/1,469,716.80 = 315,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,811.20x = 1,469,716.80 × 315,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,811.20x = 463,005,471,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,005,471,390.72/979,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,545.60

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