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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,209.80, 1,480,814.68 and 239,255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,209.80, 1,480,814.68 and 239,255.80 is: 358,883.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,209.80 : 1,480,814.68 = 239,255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,209.80/1,480,814.68 = 239,255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,209.80x = 1,480,814.68 × 239,255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,209.80x = 354,293,500,915.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,293,500,915.14/987,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,883.70

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