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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,342.76, 1,476,637.28 and 385,226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,342.76, 1,476,637.28 and 385,226.56 is: 577,888.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,342.76 : 1,476,637.28 = 385,226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,342.76/1,476,637.28 = 385,226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,342.76x = 1,476,637.28 × 385,226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,342.76x = 568,839,899,742.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,839,899,742.16/984,342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,888.03

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