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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,680.52, 1,481,509.97 and 239,726.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,680.52, 1,481,509.97 and 239,726.52 is: 359,587.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,680.52 : 1,481,509.97 = 239,726.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,680.52/1,481,509.97 = 239,726.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,680.52x = 1,481,509.97 × 239,726.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,680.52x = 355,157,229,453.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,157,229,453.40/987,680.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,587.16

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