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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,240.80, 1,480,861.20 and 239,286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,240.80, 1,480,861.20 and 239,286.80 is: 358,930.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,240.80 : 1,480,861.20 = 239,286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,240.80/1,480,861.20 = 239,286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,240.80x = 1,480,861.20 × 239,286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,240.80x = 354,350,537,792.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,350,537,792.16/987,240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,930.20

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