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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,834.80, 1,483,252.20 and 357,769.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,834.80, 1,483,252.20 and 357,769.20 is: 536,653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,834.80 : 1,483,252.20 = 357,769.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,834.80/1,483,252.20 = 357,769.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,834.80x = 1,483,252.20 × 357,769.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,834.80x = 530,661,952,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,661,952,992.24/988,834.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,653.80

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