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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,925.60, 1,480,388.40 and 355,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,925.60, 1,480,388.40 and 355,903.20 is: 533,854.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,925.60 : 1,480,388.40 = 355,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,925.60/1,480,388.40 = 355,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,925.60x = 1,480,388.40 × 355,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,925.60x = 526,874,968,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,874,968,802.88/986,925.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,854.80

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