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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,855.05, 1,479,044.57 and 311,948.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,855.05, 1,479,044.57 and 311,948.33 is: 468,005.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,855.05 : 1,479,044.57 = 311,948.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,855.05/1,479,044.57 = 311,948.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,855.05x = 1,479,044.57 × 311,948.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,855.05x = 461,385,474,652.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,385,474,652.10/985,855.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,005.39

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