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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,166.54, 1,480,874.34 and 338,869.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,166.54, 1,480,874.34 and 338,869.06 is: 508,346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,166.54 : 1,480,874.34 = 338,869.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,166.54/1,480,874.34 = 338,869.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,166.54x = 1,480,874.34 × 338,869.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,166.54x = 501,822,495,573.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,822,495,573.92/987,166.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,346.34

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