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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,680.02, 1,480,020.08 and 238,726.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,680.02, 1,480,020.08 and 238,726.02 is: 358,089.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,680.02 : 1,480,020.08 = 238,726.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,680.02/1,480,020.08 = 238,726.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,680.02x = 1,480,020.08 × 238,726.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,680.02x = 353,319,303,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,319,303,218.48/986,680.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,089.04

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