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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,024.28, 1,479,199.93 and 346,161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,024.28, 1,479,199.93 and 346,161.94 is: 519,300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,024.28 : 1,479,199.93 = 346,161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,024.28/1,479,199.93 = 346,161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,024.28x = 1,479,199.93 × 346,161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,024.28x = 512,042,715,685.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,042,715,685.86/986,024.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,300.31

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