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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,271.60, 1,479,407.40 and 355,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,271.60, 1,479,407.40 and 355,103.40 is: 532,655.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,271.60 : 1,479,407.40 = 355,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,271.60/1,479,407.40 = 355,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,271.60x = 1,479,407.40 × 355,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,271.60x = 525,342,597,725.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,342,597,725.16/986,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,655.10

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