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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,805.80, 1,477,208.70 and 319,957.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,805.80, 1,477,208.70 and 319,957.80 is: 479,936.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,805.80 : 1,477,208.70 = 319,957.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,805.80/1,477,208.70 = 319,957.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,805.80x = 1,477,208.70 × 319,957.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,805.80x = 472,644,445,792.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,644,445,792.86/984,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,936.70

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