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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,538.74, 1,476,807.96 and 236,584.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,538.74, 1,476,807.96 and 236,584.74 is: 354,877.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,538.74 : 1,476,807.96 = 236,584.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,538.74/1,476,807.96 = 236,584.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,538.74x = 1,476,807.96 × 236,584.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,538.74x = 349,390,227,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,390,227,246.53/984,538.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,877.07

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