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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,048.65, 1,477,617.23 and 301,885.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,048.65, 1,477,617.23 and 301,885.45 is: 452,841.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,048.65 : 1,477,617.23 = 301,885.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,048.65/1,477,617.23 = 301,885.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,048.65x = 1,477,617.23 × 301,885.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,048.65x = 446,071,147,778.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,071,147,778.57/985,048.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,841.74

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