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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,970.84, 1,478,956.28 and 321,122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,970.84, 1,478,956.28 and 321,122.84 is: 481,684.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,970.84 : 1,478,956.28 = 321,122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,970.84/1,478,956.28 = 321,122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,970.84x = 1,478,956.28 × 321,122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,970.84x = 474,926,640,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,926,640,869.44/985,970.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,684.27

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