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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,260.30, 1,470,481.17 and 381,266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,260.30, 1,470,481.17 and 381,266.92 is: 571,935.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,260.30 : 1,470,481.17 = 381,266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,260.30/1,470,481.17 = 381,266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,260.30x = 1,470,481.17 × 381,266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,260.30x = 560,645,822,927.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,645,822,927.69/980,260.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,935.66

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