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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,694.88, 1,478,724.32 and 311,945.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,694.88, 1,478,724.32 and 311,945.60 is: 467,976.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,694.88 : 1,478,724.32 = 311,945.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,694.88/1,478,724.32 = 311,945.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,694.88x = 1,478,724.32 × 311,945.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,694.88x = 461,281,545,236.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,281,545,236.99/985,694.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,976.00

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