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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,336.25, 1,477,348.07 and 354,168.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,336.25, 1,477,348.07 and 354,168.05 is: 531,016.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,336.25 : 1,477,348.07 = 354,168.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,336.25/1,477,348.07 = 354,168.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,336.25x = 1,477,348.07 × 354,168.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,336.25x = 523,229,475,965.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,229,475,965.58/985,336.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,016.17

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