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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,446.80, 1,479,670.20 and 355,381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,446.80, 1,479,670.20 and 355,381.20 is: 533,071.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,446.80 : 1,479,670.20 = 355,381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,446.80/1,479,670.20 = 355,381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,446.80x = 1,479,670.20 × 355,381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,446.80x = 525,846,971,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,846,971,280.24/986,446.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,071.80

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