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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,377.25, 1,473,565.87 and 351,252.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,377.25, 1,473,565.87 and 351,252.79 is: 526,879.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,377.25 : 1,473,565.87 = 351,252.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,377.25/1,473,565.87 = 351,252.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,377.25x = 1,473,565.87 × 351,252.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,377.25x = 517,594,123,086.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,594,123,086.28/982,377.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,879.18

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