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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,095.60, 1,477,643.40 and 354,073.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,095.60, 1,477,643.40 and 354,073.20 is: 531,109.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,095.60 : 1,477,643.40 = 354,073.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,095.60/1,477,643.40 = 354,073.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,095.60x = 1,477,643.40 × 354,073.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,095.60x = 523,193,927,096.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,193,927,096.88/985,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,109.80

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