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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,217.57, 1,480,826.35 and 239,263.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,217.57, 1,480,826.35 and 239,263.57 is: 358,895.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,217.57 : 1,480,826.35 = 239,263.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,217.57/1,480,826.35 = 239,263.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,217.57x = 1,480,826.35 × 239,263.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,217.57x = 354,307,799,051.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,307,799,051.07/987,217.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,895.35

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