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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,265.50, 1,479,464.52 and 346,491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,265.50, 1,479,464.52 and 346,491.44 is: 519,760.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,265.50 : 1,479,464.52 = 346,491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,265.50/1,479,464.52 = 346,491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,265.50x = 1,479,464.52 × 346,491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,265.50x = 512,621,791,963.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,621,791,963.71/986,265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,760.44

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