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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,950.31, 1,477,469.70 and 301,787.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,950.31, 1,477,469.70 and 301,787.10 is: 452,694.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,950.31 : 1,477,469.70 = 301,787.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,950.31/1,477,469.70 = 301,787.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,950.31x = 1,477,469.70 × 301,787.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,950.31x = 445,881,296,100.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,881,296,100.87/984,950.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,694.20

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