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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,670.40, 1,480,005.60 and 355,604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,670.40, 1,480,005.60 and 355,604.80 is: 533,407.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,670.40 : 1,480,005.60 = 355,604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,670.40/1,480,005.60 = 355,604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,670.40x = 1,480,005.60 × 355,604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,670.40x = 526,297,095,386.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,297,095,386.88/986,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,407.20

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