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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,456.04, 1,478,795.40 and 354,925.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,456.04, 1,478,795.40 and 354,925.56 is: 532,068.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,456.04 : 1,478,795.40 = 354,925.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,456.04/1,478,795.40 = 354,925.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,456.04x = 1,478,795.40 × 354,925.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,456.04x = 524,862,285,470.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,862,285,470.42/986,456.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,068.60

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