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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,581.19, 1,478,371.99 and 346,386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,581.19, 1,478,371.99 and 346,386.70 is: 519,580.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,581.19 : 1,478,371.99 = 346,386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,581.19/1,478,371.99 = 346,386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,581.19x = 1,478,371.99 × 346,386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,581.19x = 512,088,394,988.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,088,394,988.53/985,581.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,580.12

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