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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,075.56, 1,477,697.18 and 310,976.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,075.56, 1,477,697.18 and 310,976.56 is: 466,491.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,075.56 : 1,477,697.18 = 310,976.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,075.56/1,477,697.18 = 310,976.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,075.56x = 1,477,697.18 × 310,976.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,075.56x = 459,529,185,758.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,529,185,758.10/985,075.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,491.31

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