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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,252.46, 1,478,541.96 and 345,562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,252.46, 1,478,541.96 and 345,562.16 is: 518,575.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,252.46 : 1,478,541.96 = 345,562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,252.46/1,478,541.96 = 345,562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,252.46x = 1,478,541.96 × 345,562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,252.46x = 510,928,145,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,928,145,955.52/985,252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,575.87

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