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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,959.03, 1,477,483.77 and 301,796.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,959.03, 1,477,483.77 and 301,796.93 is: 452,709.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,959.03 : 1,477,483.77 = 301,796.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,959.03/1,477,483.77 = 301,796.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,959.03x = 1,477,483.77 × 301,796.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,959.03x = 445,900,065,910.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,900,065,910.83/984,959.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,709.25

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