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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,058.34, 1,477,671.33 and 310,959.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,058.34, 1,477,671.33 and 310,959.30 is: 466,465.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,058.34 : 1,477,671.33 = 310,959.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,058.34/1,477,671.33 = 310,959.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,058.34x = 1,477,671.33 × 310,959.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,058.34x = 459,495,642,406.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,495,642,406.87/985,058.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,465.41

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