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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,543.24, 1,476,814.70 and 236,589.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,543.24, 1,476,814.70 and 236,589.24 is: 354,883.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,543.24 : 1,476,814.70 = 236,589.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,543.24/1,476,814.70 = 236,589.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,543.24x = 1,476,814.70 × 236,589.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,543.24x = 349,398,467,493.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,398,467,493.83/984,543.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,883.82

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