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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,740.91, 1,480,235.92 and 346,894.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,740.91, 1,480,235.92 and 346,894.25 is: 520,385.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,740.91 : 1,480,235.92 = 346,894.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,740.91/1,480,235.92 = 346,894.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,740.91x = 1,480,235.92 × 346,894.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,740.91x = 513,485,321,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,485,321,023.05/986,740.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,385.15

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