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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,918.40, 1,480,377.84 and 238,964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,918.40, 1,480,377.84 and 238,964.40 is: 358,446.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,918.40 : 1,480,377.84 = 238,964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,918.40/1,480,377.84 = 238,964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,918.40x = 1,480,377.84 × 238,964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,918.40x = 353,757,602,308.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,757,602,308.90/986,918.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,446.66

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