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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,049, 1,470,779.16 and 306,783.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,049, 1,470,779.16 and 306,783.04 is: 459,926.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,049 : 1,470,779.16 = 306,783.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,049/1,470,779.16 = 306,783.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,049x = 1,470,779.16 × 306,783.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,049x = 451,210,101,873.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,210,101,873.45/981,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,926.16

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