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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,005.84, 1,477,553.22 and 301,843.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,005.84, 1,477,553.22 and 301,843.54 is: 452,778.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,005.84 : 1,477,553.22 = 301,843.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,005.84/1,477,553.22 = 301,843.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,005.84x = 1,477,553.22 × 301,843.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,005.84x = 445,989,887,075.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,989,887,075.43/985,005.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,778.93

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