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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,318, 1,476,619.56 and 310,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,318, 1,476,619.56 and 310,171.20 is: 465,301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,318 : 1,476,619.56 = 310,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,318/1,476,619.56 = 310,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,318x = 1,476,619.56 × 310,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,318x = 458,004,860,868.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,004,860,868.67/984,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,301.72

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