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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,515.70, 1,476,773.55 and 236,561.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,515.70, 1,476,773.55 and 236,561.70 is: 354,842.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,515.70 : 1,476,773.55 = 236,561.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,515.70/1,476,773.55 = 236,561.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,515.70x = 1,476,773.55 × 236,561.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,515.70x = 349,348,061,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,348,061,503.04/984,515.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,842.55

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