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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,782.80, 1,477,174.20 and 319,934.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,782.80, 1,477,174.20 and 319,934.80 is: 479,902.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,782.80 : 1,477,174.20 = 319,934.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,782.80/1,477,174.20 = 319,934.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,782.80x = 1,477,174.20 × 319,934.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,782.80x = 472,599,432,242.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,599,432,242.16/984,782.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,902.20

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