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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,210.22, 1,480,815.33 and 239,256.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,210.22, 1,480,815.33 and 239,256.22 is: 358,884.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,210.22 : 1,480,815.33 = 239,256.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,210.22/1,480,815.33 = 239,256.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,210.22x = 1,480,815.33 × 239,256.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,210.22x = 354,294,278,373.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,294,278,373.85/987,210.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,884.33

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