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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,647.52, 1,476,970.80 and 236,693.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,647.52, 1,476,970.80 and 236,693.28 is: 355,039.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,647.52 : 1,476,970.80 = 236,693.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,647.52/1,476,970.80 = 236,693.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,647.52x = 1,476,970.80 × 236,693.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,647.52x = 349,589,063,116.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,589,063,116.22/984,647.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,039.80

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