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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,939.74, 1,477,454.90 and 301,777.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,939.74, 1,477,454.90 and 301,777.68 is: 452,680.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,939.74 : 1,477,454.90 = 301,777.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,939.74/1,477,454.90 = 301,777.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,939.74x = 1,477,454.90 × 301,777.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,939.74x = 445,862,910,517.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,862,910,517.74/984,939.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,680.40

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