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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,441.60, 1,478,162.40 and 354,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,441.60, 1,478,162.40 and 354,273.40 is: 531,410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,441.60 : 1,478,162.40 = 354,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,441.60/1,478,162.40 = 354,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,441.60x = 1,478,162.40 × 354,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,441.60x = 523,673,619,200.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,673,619,200.16/985,441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,410.10

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