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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,378.20, 1,472,065.47 and 307,511.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,378.20, 1,472,065.47 and 307,511.17 is: 461,266.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,378.20 : 1,472,065.47 = 307,511.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,378.20/1,472,065.47 = 307,511.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,378.20x = 1,472,065.47 × 307,511.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,378.20x = 452,676,571,316.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,676,571,316.14/981,378.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,266.18

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