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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,641.52, 1,476,961.80 and 236,687.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,641.52, 1,476,961.80 and 236,687.28 is: 355,030.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,641.52 : 1,476,961.80 = 236,687.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,641.52/1,476,961.80 = 236,687.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,641.52x = 1,476,961.80 × 236,687.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,641.52x = 349,578,071,105.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,578,071,105.90/984,641.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,030.80

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