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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,933.03, 1,477,321.77 and 311,034.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,933.03, 1,477,321.77 and 311,034.51 is: 466,527.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,933.03 : 1,477,321.77 = 311,034.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,933.03/1,477,321.77 = 311,034.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,933.03x = 1,477,321.77 × 311,034.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,933.03x = 459,498,052,844.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,498,052,844.28/984,933.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,527.20

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