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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,048, 1,470,777.66 and 306,782.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,048, 1,470,777.66 and 306,782.04 is: 459,924.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,048 : 1,470,777.66 = 306,782.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,048/1,470,777.66 = 306,782.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,048x = 1,470,777.66 × 306,782.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,048x = 451,208,170,921.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,208,170,921.23/981,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,924.66

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