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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,481.48, 1,472,222.42 and 307,562.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,481.48, 1,472,222.42 and 307,562.64 is: 461,344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,481.48 : 1,472,222.42 = 307,562.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,481.48/1,472,222.42 = 307,562.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,481.48x = 1,472,222.42 × 307,562.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,481.48x = 452,800,614,162.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,800,614,162.39/981,481.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,344.02

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