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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,903.38, 1,477,355.09 and 236,949.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,903.38, 1,477,355.09 and 236,949.38 is: 355,424.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,903.38 : 1,477,355.09 = 236,949.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,903.38/1,477,355.09 = 236,949.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,903.38x = 1,477,355.09 × 236,949.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,903.38x = 350,058,364,043.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,058,364,043.82/984,903.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,424.07

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