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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,591.80, 1,469,042.10 and 348,526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,591.80, 1,469,042.10 and 348,526.20 is: 522,666.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,591.80 : 1,469,042.10 = 348,526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,591.80/1,469,042.10 = 348,526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,591.80x = 1,469,042.10 × 348,526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,591.80x = 511,999,660,753.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,999,660,753.02/979,591.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,666.34

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