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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,305.80, 1,480,800.30 and 355,894.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,305.80, 1,480,800.30 and 355,894.60 is: 533,784.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,305.80 : 1,480,800.30 = 355,894.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,305.80/1,480,800.30 = 355,894.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,305.80x = 1,480,800.30 × 355,894.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,305.80x = 527,008,830,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,008,830,448.38/987,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,784.80

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