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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,535.20, 1,476,802.80 and 236,581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,535.20, 1,476,802.80 and 236,581.20 is: 354,871.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,535.20 : 1,476,802.80 = 236,581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,535.20/1,476,802.80 = 236,581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,535.20x = 1,476,802.80 × 236,581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,535.20x = 349,383,778,587.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,383,778,587.36/984,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,871.80

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