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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,545.31, 1,476,817.80 and 236,591.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,545.31, 1,476,817.80 and 236,591.31 is: 354,886.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,545.31 : 1,476,817.80 = 236,591.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,545.31/1,476,817.80 = 236,591.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,545.31x = 1,476,817.80 × 236,591.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,545.31x = 349,402,257,933.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,402,257,933.32/984,545.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,886.93

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