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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,072.56, 1,477,692.68 and 310,973.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,072.56, 1,477,692.68 and 310,973.55 is: 466,486.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,072.56 : 1,477,692.68 = 310,973.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,072.56/1,477,692.68 = 310,973.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,072.56x = 1,477,692.68 × 310,973.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,072.56x = 459,523,336,953.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,523,336,953.75/985,072.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,486.79

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