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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,948.97, 1,477,467.71 and 301,785.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,948.97, 1,477,467.71 and 301,785.77 is: 452,692.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,948.97 : 1,477,467.71 = 301,785.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,948.97/1,477,467.71 = 301,785.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,948.97x = 1,477,467.71 × 301,785.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,948.97x = 445,878,733,828.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,878,733,828.92/984,948.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,692.22

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