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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,078.72, 1,479,114.84 and 238,124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,078.72, 1,479,114.84 and 238,124.72 is: 357,186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,078.72 : 1,479,114.84 = 238,124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,078.72/1,479,114.84 = 238,124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,078.72x = 1,479,114.84 × 238,124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,078.72x = 352,213,807,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,213,807,122.85/986,078.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,186.30

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