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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,621.84, 1,472,389.91 and 307,687.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,621.84, 1,472,389.91 and 307,687.75 is: 461,518.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,621.84 : 1,472,389.91 = 307,687.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,621.84/1,472,389.91 = 307,687.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,621.84x = 1,472,389.91 × 307,687.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,621.84x = 453,036,338,530.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,036,338,530.60/981,621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,518.19

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