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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,076.72, 1,479,111.84 and 238,122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,076.72, 1,479,111.84 and 238,122.72 is: 357,183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,076.72 : 1,479,111.84 = 238,122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,076.72/1,479,111.84 = 238,122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,076.72x = 1,479,111.84 × 238,122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,076.72x = 352,210,134,525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,210,134,525.01/986,076.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,183.30

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