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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,079.36, 1,477,702.80 and 310,980.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,079.36, 1,477,702.80 and 310,980.32 is: 466,496.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,079.36 : 1,477,702.80 = 310,980.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,079.36/1,477,702.80 = 310,980.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,079.36x = 1,477,702.80 × 310,980.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,079.36x = 459,536,489,608.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,536,489,608.90/985,079.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,496.92

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