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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,615.80, 1,482,923.70 and 357,550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,615.80, 1,482,923.70 and 357,550.20 is: 536,325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,615.80 : 1,482,923.70 = 357,550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,615.80/1,482,923.70 = 357,550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,615.80x = 1,482,923.70 × 357,550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,615.80x = 530,219,665,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,219,665,519.74/988,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,325.30

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