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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,051.66, 1,477,621.74 and 301,888.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,051.66, 1,477,621.74 and 301,888.46 is: 452,846.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,051.66 : 1,477,621.74 = 301,888.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,051.66/1,477,621.74 = 301,888.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,051.66x = 1,477,621.74 × 301,888.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,051.66x = 446,076,951,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,076,951,551.12/985,051.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,846.25

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