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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,571.26, 1,472,375.34 and 307,637.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,571.26, 1,472,375.34 and 307,637.64 is: 461,462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,571.26 : 1,472,375.34 = 307,637.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,571.26/1,472,375.34 = 307,637.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,571.26x = 1,472,375.34 × 307,637.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,571.26x = 452,958,074,791.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,958,074,791.80/981,571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,462.24

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