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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,093.60, 1,477,640.40 and 354,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,093.60, 1,477,640.40 and 354,071.20 is: 531,106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,093.60 : 1,477,640.40 = 354,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,093.60/1,477,640.40 = 354,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,093.60x = 1,477,640.40 × 354,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,093.60x = 523,189,909,596.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,189,909,596.48/985,093.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,106.80

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