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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,747.60, 1,481,621.40 and 322,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,747.60, 1,481,621.40 and 322,966.80 is: 484,450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,747.60 : 1,481,621.40 = 322,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,747.60/1,481,621.40 = 322,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,747.60x = 1,481,621.40 × 322,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,747.60x = 478,514,522,369.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,514,522,369.52/987,747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,450.20

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