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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,227.82, 1,480,841.73 and 239,273.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,227.82, 1,480,841.73 and 239,273.82 is: 358,910.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,227.82 : 1,480,841.73 = 239,273.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,227.82/1,480,841.73 = 239,273.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,227.82x = 1,480,841.73 × 239,273.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,227.82x = 354,326,657,552.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,326,657,552.51/987,227.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,910.73

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