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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,274.70, 1,477,903.13 and 311,356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,274.70, 1,477,903.13 and 311,356.12 is: 467,031.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,274.70 : 1,477,903.13 = 311,356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,274.70/1,477,903.13 = 311,356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,274.70x = 1,477,903.13 × 311,356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,274.70x = 460,154,184,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,154,184,292.66/985,274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,031.36

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