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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,670.36, 1,477,005.89 and 310,819.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,670.36, 1,477,005.89 and 310,819.82 is: 466,229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,670.36 : 1,477,005.89 = 310,819.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,670.36/1,477,005.89 = 310,819.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,670.36x = 1,477,005.89 × 310,819.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,670.36x = 459,082,695,929.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,082,695,929.61/984,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,229.83

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