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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,527.57, 1,476,791.28 and 236,573.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,527.57, 1,476,791.28 and 236,573.57 is: 354,860.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,527.57 : 1,476,791.28 = 236,573.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,527.57/1,476,791.28 = 236,573.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,527.57x = 1,476,791.28 × 236,573.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,527.57x = 349,369,785,254.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,369,785,254.47/984,527.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,860.34

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