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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,329.56, 1,479,504.24 and 312,398.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,329.56, 1,479,504.24 and 312,398.04 is: 468,600.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,329.56 : 1,479,504.24 = 312,398.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,329.56/1,479,504.24 = 312,398.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,329.56x = 1,479,504.24 × 312,398.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,329.56x = 462,194,224,747.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,194,224,747.69/986,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,600.20

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