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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,985.49, 1,477,551.14 and 353,904.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,985.49, 1,477,551.14 and 353,904.77 is: 530,883.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,985.49 : 1,477,551.14 = 353,904.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,985.49/1,477,551.14 = 353,904.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,985.49x = 1,477,551.14 × 353,904.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,985.49x = 522,912,396,364.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,912,396,364.94/984,985.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,883.35

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