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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,948.03, 1,477,467.27 and 301,785.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,948.03, 1,477,467.27 and 301,785.93 is: 452,692.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,948.03 : 1,477,467.27 = 301,785.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,948.03/1,477,467.27 = 301,785.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,948.03x = 1,477,467.27 × 301,785.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,948.03x = 445,878,834,121.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,878,834,121.51/984,948.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,692.75

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