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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,828, 1,482,362.34 and 357,601.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,828, 1,482,362.34 and 357,601.48 is: 536,084.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,828 : 1,482,362.34 = 357,601.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,828/1,482,362.34 = 357,601.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,828x = 1,482,362.34 × 357,601.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,828x = 530,094,966,680.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,094,966,680.26/988,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,084.10

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