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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,438.04, 1,478,768.46 and 354,907.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,438.04, 1,478,768.46 and 354,907.50 is: 532,041.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,438.04 : 1,478,768.46 = 354,907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,438.04/1,478,768.46 = 354,907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,438.04x = 1,478,768.46 × 354,907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,438.04x = 524,826,017,217.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,826,017,217.45/986,438.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,041.54

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