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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,453.20, 1,479,679.80 and 355,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,453.20, 1,479,679.80 and 355,139.20 is: 532,708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,453.20 : 1,479,679.80 = 355,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,453.20/1,479,679.80 = 355,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,453.20x = 1,479,679.80 × 355,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,453.20x = 525,492,300,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,492,300,428.16/986,453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,708.80

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