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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,186.90, 1,471,738.37 and 307,253.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,186.90, 1,471,738.37 and 307,253.27 is: 460,866.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,186.90 : 1,471,738.37 = 307,253.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,186.90/1,471,738.37 = 307,253.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,186.90x = 1,471,738.37 × 307,253.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,186.90x = 452,196,417,872.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,196,417,872.01/981,186.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,866.75

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