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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,787.72, 1,472,699.96 and 307,854.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,787.72, 1,472,699.96 and 307,854.24 is: 461,787.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,787.72 : 1,472,699.96 = 307,854.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,787.72/1,472,699.96 = 307,854.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,787.72x = 1,472,699.96 × 307,854.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,787.72x = 453,376,926,933.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,376,926,933.83/981,787.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,787.12

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