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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,144.82, 1,480,717.43 and 356,058.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,144.82, 1,480,717.43 and 356,058.57 is: 534,087.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,144.82 : 1,480,717.43 = 356,058.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,144.82/1,480,717.43 = 356,058.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,144.82x = 1,480,717.43 × 356,058.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,144.82x = 527,222,130,699.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,222,130,699.88/987,144.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,087.93

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