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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,952.53, 1,477,474.02 and 301,790.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,952.53, 1,477,474.02 and 301,790.43 is: 452,699.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,952.53 : 1,477,474.02 = 301,790.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,952.53/1,477,474.02 = 301,790.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,952.53x = 1,477,474.02 × 301,790.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,952.53x = 445,887,519,809.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,887,519,809.63/984,952.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,699.50

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