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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,949.31, 1,477,468.20 and 301,786.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,949.31, 1,477,468.20 and 301,786.10 is: 452,692.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,949.31 : 1,477,468.20 = 301,786.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,949.31/1,477,468.20 = 301,786.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,949.31x = 1,477,468.20 × 301,786.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,949.31x = 445,879,358,564.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,879,358,564.68/984,949.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,692.70

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