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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,165.76, 1,480,748.82 and 356,079.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,165.76, 1,480,748.82 and 356,079.50 is: 534,119.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,165.76 : 1,480,748.82 = 356,079.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,165.76/1,480,748.82 = 356,079.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,165.76x = 1,480,748.82 × 356,079.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,165.76x = 527,264,299,451.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,264,299,451.19/987,165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,119.31

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