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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,295.75, 1,477,287.52 and 354,127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,295.75, 1,477,287.52 and 354,127.55 is: 530,955.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,295.75 : 1,477,287.52 = 354,127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,295.75/1,477,287.52 = 354,127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,295.75x = 1,477,287.52 × 354,127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,295.75x = 523,148,201,831.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,148,201,831.42/985,295.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,955.51

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