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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,267.67, 1,471,900.32 and 307,401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,267.67, 1,471,900.32 and 307,401.46 is: 461,101.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,267.67 : 1,471,900.32 = 307,401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,267.67/1,471,900.32 = 307,401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,267.67x = 1,471,900.32 × 307,401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,267.67x = 452,464,307,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,464,307,342.47/981,267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,101.82

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