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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,405.50, 1,481,113.12 and 239,451.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,405.50, 1,481,113.12 and 239,451.50 is: 359,178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,405.50 : 1,481,113.12 = 239,451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,405.50/1,481,113.12 = 239,451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,405.50x = 1,481,113.12 × 239,451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,405.50x = 354,654,758,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,654,758,253.68/987,405.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,178.43

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