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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,541.30, 1,476,811.80 and 236,587.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,541.30, 1,476,811.80 and 236,587.30 is: 354,880.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,541.30 : 1,476,811.80 = 236,587.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,541.30/1,476,811.80 = 236,587.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,541.30x = 1,476,811.80 × 236,587.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,541.30x = 349,394,916,370.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,394,916,370.14/984,541.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,880.91

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