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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,037, 1,470,761.16 and 306,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,037, 1,470,761.16 and 306,771.04 is: 459,908.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,037 : 1,470,761.16 = 306,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,037/1,470,761.16 = 306,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,037x = 1,470,761.16 × 306,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,037x = 451,186,930,644.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,186,930,644.81/981,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,908.17

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