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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,689.04, 1,480,033.62 and 238,735.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,689.04, 1,480,033.62 and 238,735.04 is: 358,102.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,689.04 : 1,480,033.62 = 238,735.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,689.04/1,480,033.62 = 238,735.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,689.04x = 1,480,033.62 × 238,735.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,689.04x = 353,335,885,472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,335,885,472.05/986,689.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,102.57

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