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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,192.75, 1,476,289.14 and 236,238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,192.75, 1,476,289.14 and 236,238.75 is: 354,358.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,192.75 : 1,476,289.14 = 236,238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,192.75/1,476,289.14 = 236,238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,192.75x = 1,476,289.14 × 236,238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,192.75x = 348,756,701,072.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,756,701,072.18/984,192.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,358.13

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