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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,966.35, 1,476,301.35 and 452,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,966.35, 1,476,301.35 and 452,541.20 is: 678,284.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,966.35 : 1,476,301.35 = 452,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,966.35/1,476,301.35 = 452,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,966.35x = 1,476,301.35 × 452,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,966.35x = 668,087,184,490.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,087,184,490.62/984,966.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,284.27

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