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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,801.96, 1,477,202.46 and 236,847.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,801.96, 1,477,202.46 and 236,847.72 is: 355,271.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,801.96 : 1,477,202.46 = 236,847.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,801.96/1,477,202.46 = 236,847.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,801.96x = 1,477,202.46 × 236,847.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,801.96x = 349,872,034,629.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,872,034,629.39/984,801.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,271.46

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