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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,277.60, 1,479,416.40 and 355,109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,277.60, 1,479,416.40 and 355,109.40 is: 532,664.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,277.60 : 1,479,416.40 = 355,109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,277.60/1,479,416.40 = 355,109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,277.60x = 1,479,416.40 × 355,109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,277.60x = 525,354,670,154.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,354,670,154.16/986,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,664.10

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