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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,176.80, 1,476,265.20 and 236,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,176.80, 1,476,265.20 and 236,222.80 is: 354,334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,176.80 : 1,476,265.20 = 236,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,176.80/1,476,265.20 = 236,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,176.80x = 1,476,265.20 × 236,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,176.80x = 348,727,499,086.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,727,499,086.56/984,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,334.20

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