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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,367.73, 1,481,002.38 and 347,703.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,367.73, 1,481,002.38 and 347,703.03 is: 521,537.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,367.73 : 1,481,002.38 = 347,703.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,367.73/1,481,002.38 = 347,703.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,367.73x = 1,481,002.38 × 347,703.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,367.73x = 514,949,014,963.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,949,014,963.21/987,367.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,537.22

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