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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,188.52, 1,476,282.80 and 236,234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,188.52, 1,476,282.80 and 236,234.52 is: 354,351.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,188.52 : 1,476,282.80 = 236,234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,188.52/1,476,282.80 = 236,234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,188.52x = 1,476,282.80 × 236,234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,188.52x = 348,748,957,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,748,957,461.08/984,188.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,351.78

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