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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,949.53, 1,477,469.52 and 301,787.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,949.53, 1,477,469.52 and 301,787.43 is: 452,695.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,949.53 : 1,477,469.52 = 301,787.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,949.53/1,477,469.52 = 301,787.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,949.53x = 1,477,469.52 × 301,787.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,949.53x = 445,881,729,344.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,881,729,344.13/984,949.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,695.00

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