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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,223.10, 1,477,834.65 and 354,200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,223.10, 1,477,834.65 and 354,200.70 is: 531,301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,223.10 : 1,477,834.65 = 354,200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,223.10/1,477,834.65 = 354,200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,223.10x = 1,477,834.65 × 354,200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,223.10x = 523,450,067,514.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,450,067,514.26/985,223.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,301.05

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