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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,941.80, 1,481,912.70 and 356,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,941.80, 1,481,912.70 and 356,876.20 is: 535,314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,941.80 : 1,481,912.70 = 356,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,941.80/1,481,912.70 = 356,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,941.80x = 1,481,912.70 × 356,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,941.80x = 528,859,373,107.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,859,373,107.74/987,941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,314.30

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