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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,161.75, 1,477,964.07 and 311,283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,161.75, 1,477,964.07 and 311,283.48 is: 466,995.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,161.75 : 1,477,964.07 = 311,283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,161.75/1,477,964.07 = 311,283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,161.75x = 1,477,964.07 × 311,283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,161.75x = 460,065,799,024.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,065,799,024.56/985,161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,995.19

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