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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,729.16, 1,477,093.74 and 311,283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,729.16, 1,477,093.74 and 311,283.52 is: 466,925.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,729.16 : 1,477,093.74 = 311,283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,729.16/1,477,093.74 = 311,283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,729.16x = 1,477,093.74 × 311,283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,729.16x = 459,794,938,757.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,794,938,757.17/984,729.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,925.28

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