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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,502.60, 1,479,753.90 and 238,548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,502.60, 1,479,753.90 and 238,548.60 is: 357,822.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,502.60 : 1,479,753.90 = 238,548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,502.60/1,479,753.90 = 238,548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,502.60x = 1,479,753.90 × 238,548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,502.60x = 352,993,221,189.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,993,221,189.54/986,502.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,822.90

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