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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,233.91, 1,479,435.09 and 346,482.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,233.91, 1,479,435.09 and 346,482.07 is: 519,752.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,233.91 : 1,479,435.09 = 346,482.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,233.91/1,479,435.09 = 346,482.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,233.91x = 1,479,435.09 × 346,482.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,233.91x = 512,597,727,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,597,727,415.94/986,233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,752.69

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