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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,665.70, 1,476,998.55 and 236,711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,665.70, 1,476,998.55 and 236,711.70 is: 355,067.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,665.70 : 1,476,998.55 = 236,711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,665.70/1,476,998.55 = 236,711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,665.70x = 1,476,998.55 × 236,711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,665.70x = 349,622,837,668.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,622,837,668.04/984,665.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,067.55

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