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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,311.40, 1,476,467.10 and 236,357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,311.40, 1,476,467.10 and 236,357.40 is: 354,536.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,311.40 : 1,476,467.10 = 236,357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,311.40/1,476,467.10 = 236,357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,311.40x = 1,476,467.10 × 236,357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,311.40x = 348,973,924,941.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,973,924,941.54/984,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,536.10

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