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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,543.31, 1,476,814.80 and 236,589.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,543.31, 1,476,814.80 and 236,589.31 is: 354,883.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,543.31 : 1,476,814.80 = 236,589.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,543.31/1,476,814.80 = 236,589.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,543.31x = 1,476,814.80 × 236,589.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,543.31x = 349,398,594,529.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,398,594,529.79/984,543.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,883.93

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