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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,908.53, 1,483,824.27 and 349,696.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,908.53, 1,483,824.27 and 349,696.37 is: 524,707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,908.53 : 1,483,824.27 = 349,696.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,908.53/1,483,824.27 = 349,696.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,908.53x = 1,483,824.27 × 349,696.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,908.53x = 518,887,963,990.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,887,963,990.78/988,908.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,707.74

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