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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,949.97, 1,477,469.21 and 301,786.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,949.97, 1,477,469.21 and 301,786.77 is: 452,693.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,949.97 : 1,477,469.21 = 301,786.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,949.97/1,477,469.21 = 301,786.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,949.97x = 1,477,469.21 × 301,786.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,949.97x = 445,880,660,660.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,880,660,660.35/984,949.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,693.71

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