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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,573.40, 1,476,859.68 and 236,619.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,573.40, 1,476,859.68 and 236,619.40 is: 354,929.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,573.40 : 1,476,859.68 = 236,619.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,573.40/1,476,859.68 = 236,619.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,573.40x = 1,476,859.68 × 236,619.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,573.40x = 349,453,651,365.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,453,651,365.79/984,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,929.00

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