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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,671.28, 1,474,024.20 and 352,037.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,671.28, 1,474,024.20 and 352,037.68 is: 528,062.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,671.28 : 1,474,024.20 = 352,037.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,671.28/1,474,024.20 = 352,037.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,671.28x = 1,474,024.20 × 352,037.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,671.28x = 518,912,059,631.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,912,059,631.86/982,671.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,062.71

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