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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,543.81, 1,476,815.55 and 236,589.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,543.81, 1,476,815.55 and 236,589.81 is: 354,884.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,543.81 : 1,476,815.55 = 236,589.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,543.81/1,476,815.55 = 236,589.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,543.81x = 1,476,815.55 × 236,589.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,543.81x = 349,399,510,379.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,399,510,379.55/984,543.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,884.68

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