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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,385.90, 1,477,951.76 and 311,535.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,385.90, 1,477,951.76 and 311,535.66 is: 467,263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,385.90 : 1,477,951.76 = 311,535.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,385.90/1,477,951.76 = 311,535.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,385.90x = 1,477,951.76 × 311,535.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,385.90x = 460,434,676,999.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,434,676,999.76/985,385.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,263.31

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