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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,709.85, 1,468,679.04 and 348,476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,709.85, 1,468,679.04 and 348,476.04 is: 522,399.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,709.85 : 1,468,679.04 = 348,476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,709.85/1,468,679.04 = 348,476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,709.85x = 1,468,679.04 × 348,476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,709.85x = 511,799,455,890.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,799,455,890.20/979,709.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,399.01

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