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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,960.32, 1,479,025.17 and 346,209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,960.32, 1,479,025.17 and 346,209.07 is: 519,343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,960.32 : 1,479,025.17 = 346,209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,960.32/1,479,025.17 = 346,209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,960.32x = 1,479,025.17 × 346,209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,960.32x = 512,051,924,914.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,051,924,914.73/985,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,343.34

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