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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,273.45, 1,477,901.26 and 311,354.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,273.45, 1,477,901.26 and 311,354.86 is: 467,029.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,273.45 : 1,477,901.26 = 311,354.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,273.45/1,477,901.26 = 311,354.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,273.45x = 1,477,901.26 × 311,354.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,273.45x = 460,151,739,901.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,151,739,901.12/985,273.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,029.47

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