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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,948.81, 1,477,467.45 and 301,785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,948.81, 1,477,467.45 and 301,785.60 is: 452,691.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,948.81 : 1,477,467.45 = 301,785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,948.81/1,477,467.45 = 301,785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,948.81x = 1,477,467.45 × 301,785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,948.81x = 445,878,400,878.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,878,400,878.72/984,948.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,691.95

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