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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,205.96, 1,476,309.02 and 236,251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,205.96, 1,476,309.02 and 236,251.96 is: 354,377.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,205.96 : 1,476,309.02 = 236,251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,205.96/1,476,309.02 = 236,251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,205.96x = 1,476,309.02 × 236,251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,205.96x = 348,780,899,540.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,780,899,540.68/984,205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,377.96

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