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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,751.56, 1,477,127.16 and 311,305.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,751.56, 1,477,127.16 and 311,305.68 is: 466,958.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,751.56 : 1,477,127.16 = 311,305.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,751.56/1,477,127.16 = 311,305.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,751.56x = 1,477,127.16 × 311,305.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,751.56x = 459,838,074,990.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,838,074,990.27/984,751.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,958.46

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