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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,345.44, 1,479,168.24 and 355,089.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,345.44, 1,479,168.24 and 355,089.76 is: 532,508.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,345.44 : 1,479,168.24 = 355,089.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,345.44/1,479,168.24 = 355,089.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,345.44x = 1,479,168.24 × 355,089.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,345.44x = 525,237,495,341.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,237,495,341.22/986,345.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,508.67

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