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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,080.36, 1,477,704.30 and 310,981.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,080.36, 1,477,704.30 and 310,981.32 is: 466,498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,080.36 : 1,477,704.30 = 310,981.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,080.36/1,477,704.30 = 310,981.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,080.36x = 1,477,704.30 × 310,981.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,080.36x = 459,538,433,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,538,433,783.68/985,080.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,498.42

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