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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,785.76, 1,477,377.36 and 310,972.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,785.76, 1,477,377.36 and 310,972.32 is: 466,521.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,785.76 : 1,477,377.36 = 310,972.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,785.76/1,477,377.36 = 310,972.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,785.76x = 1,477,377.36 × 310,972.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,785.76x = 459,423,465,154.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,423,465,154.68/984,785.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,521.23

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