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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,538.80, 1,481,308.20 and 356,473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,538.80, 1,481,308.20 and 356,473.20 is: 534,709.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,538.80 : 1,481,308.20 = 356,473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,538.80/1,481,308.20 = 356,473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,538.80x = 1,481,308.20 × 356,473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,538.80x = 528,046,674,240.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,046,674,240.24/987,538.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,709.80

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