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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,439.12, 1,473,658.72 and 351,314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,439.12, 1,473,658.72 and 351,314.64 is: 526,971.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,439.12 : 1,473,658.72 = 351,314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,439.12/1,473,658.72 = 351,314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,439.12x = 1,473,658.72 × 351,314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,439.12x = 517,717,882,699.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,717,882,699.66/982,439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,971.97

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