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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,005.34, 1,477,552.47 and 301,843.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,005.34, 1,477,552.47 and 301,843.04 is: 452,778.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,005.34 : 1,477,552.47 = 301,843.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,005.34/1,477,552.47 = 301,843.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,005.34x = 1,477,552.47 × 301,843.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,005.34x = 445,988,921,916.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,988,921,916.55/985,005.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,778.18

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