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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,958.82, 1,479,022.92 and 346,207.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,958.82, 1,479,022.92 and 346,207.57 is: 519,341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,958.82 : 1,479,022.92 = 346,207.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,958.82/1,479,022.92 = 346,207.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,958.82x = 1,479,022.92 × 346,207.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,958.82x = 512,048,927,409.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,048,927,409.95/985,958.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,341.09

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