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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,076.56, 1,477,698.68 and 310,977.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,076.56, 1,477,698.68 and 310,977.55 is: 466,492.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,076.56 : 1,477,698.68 = 310,977.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,076.56/1,477,698.68 = 310,977.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,076.56x = 1,477,698.68 × 310,977.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,076.56x = 459,531,115,144.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,531,115,144.63/985,076.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,492.79

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