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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,199.84, 1,478,415.24 and 354,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,199.84, 1,478,415.24 and 354,672 is: 531,689.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,199.84 : 1,478,415.24 = 354,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,199.84/1,478,415.24 = 354,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,199.84x = 1,478,415.24 × 354,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,199.84x = 524,352,490,001.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,352,490,001.28/986,199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,689.90

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