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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,950.27, 1,472,864.23 and 469,979.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,950.27, 1,472,864.23 and 469,979.04 is: 704,939.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,950.27 : 1,472,864.23 = 469,979.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,950.27/1,472,864.23 = 469,979.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,950.27x = 1,472,864.23 × 469,979.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,950.27x = 692,215,316,865.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,215,316,865.74/981,950.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,939.28

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