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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,053, 1,470,785.16 and 306,787.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,053, 1,470,785.16 and 306,787.04 is: 459,932.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,053 : 1,470,785.16 = 306,787.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,053/1,470,785.16 = 306,787.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,053x = 1,470,785.16 × 306,787.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,053x = 451,217,825,712.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,217,825,712.33/981,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,932.16

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