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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,004.59, 1,477,551.34 and 301,842.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,004.59, 1,477,551.34 and 301,842.29 is: 452,777.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,004.59 : 1,477,551.34 = 301,842.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,004.59/1,477,551.34 = 301,842.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,004.59x = 1,477,551.34 × 301,842.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,004.59x = 445,987,475,818.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,987,475,818.12/985,004.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,777.05

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