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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,514.40, 1,478,271.60 and 354,346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,514.40, 1,478,271.60 and 354,346.20 is: 531,519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,514.40 : 1,478,271.60 = 354,346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,514.40/1,478,271.60 = 354,346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,514.40x = 1,478,271.60 × 354,346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,514.40x = 523,819,924,027.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,819,924,027.92/985,514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,519.30

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