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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,749.84, 1,474,166.88 and 343,118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,749.84, 1,474,166.88 and 343,118.16 is: 514,691.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,749.84 : 1,474,166.88 = 343,118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,749.84/1,474,166.88 = 343,118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,749.84x = 1,474,166.88 × 343,118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,749.84x = 505,813,427,398.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,813,427,398.54/982,749.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,691.95

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