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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,959.57, 1,479,024.05 and 346,208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,959.57, 1,479,024.05 and 346,208.32 is: 519,342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,959.57 : 1,479,024.05 = 346,208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,959.57/1,479,024.05 = 346,208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,959.57x = 1,479,024.05 × 346,208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,959.57x = 512,050,426,161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,050,426,161.49/985,959.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,342.21

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