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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,685.05, 1,480,027.63 and 238,731.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,685.05, 1,480,027.63 and 238,731.05 is: 358,096.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,685.05 : 1,480,027.63 = 238,731.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,685.05/1,480,027.63 = 238,731.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,685.05x = 1,480,027.63 × 238,731.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,685.05x = 353,328,545,364.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,328,545,364.62/986,685.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,096.58

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