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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,722.40, 1,480,083.60 and 238,768.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,722.40, 1,480,083.60 and 238,768.40 is: 358,152.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,722.40 : 1,480,083.60 = 238,768.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,722.40/1,480,083.60 = 238,768.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,722.40x = 1,480,083.60 × 238,768.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,722.40x = 353,397,193,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,397,193,038.24/986,722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,152.60

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