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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,376.46, 1,472,062.87 and 307,509.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,376.46, 1,472,062.87 and 307,509.38 is: 461,263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,376.46 : 1,472,062.87 = 307,509.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,376.46/1,472,062.87 = 307,509.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,376.46x = 1,472,062.87 × 307,509.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,376.46x = 452,673,140,474.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,673,140,474.72/981,376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,263.50

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