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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,540.80, 1,481,311.20 and 239,586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,540.80, 1,481,311.20 and 239,586.80 is: 359,380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,540.80 : 1,481,311.20 = 239,586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,540.80/1,481,311.20 = 239,586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,540.80x = 1,481,311.20 × 239,586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,540.80x = 354,902,610,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,902,610,212.16/987,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,380.20

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