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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,712.50, 1,477,069.20 and 310,862.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,712.50, 1,477,069.20 and 310,862.16 is: 466,293.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,712.50 : 1,477,069.20 = 310,862.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,712.50/1,477,069.20 = 310,862.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,712.50x = 1,477,069.20 × 310,862.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,712.50x = 459,164,921,981.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,164,921,981.47/984,712.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,293.38

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