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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,545.24, 1,476,817.70 and 236,591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,545.24, 1,476,817.70 and 236,591.24 is: 354,886.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,545.24 : 1,476,817.70 = 236,591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,545.24/1,476,817.70 = 236,591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,545.24x = 1,476,817.70 × 236,591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,545.24x = 349,402,130,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,402,130,896.95/984,545.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,886.82

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