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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,952.60, 1,480,428.90 and 355,930.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,952.60, 1,480,428.90 and 355,930.20 is: 533,895.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,952.60 : 1,480,428.90 = 355,930.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,952.60/1,480,428.90 = 355,930.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,952.60x = 1,480,428.90 × 355,930.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,952.60x = 526,929,354,462.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,929,354,462.78/986,952.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,895.30

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