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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,157.13, 1,480,735.89 and 356,070.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,157.13, 1,480,735.89 and 356,070.87 is: 534,106.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,157.13 : 1,480,735.89 = 356,070.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,157.13/1,480,735.89 = 356,070.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,157.13x = 1,480,735.89 × 356,070.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,157.13x = 527,246,916,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,246,916,592.52/987,157.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,106.38

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