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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,209.56, 1,476,314.24 and 236,255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,209.56, 1,476,314.24 and 236,255.56 is: 354,383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,209.56 : 1,476,314.24 = 236,255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,209.56/1,476,314.24 = 236,255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,209.56x = 1,476,314.24 × 236,255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,209.56x = 348,787,442,635.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,787,442,635.11/984,209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,383.31

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