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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,874.20, 1,481,811.30 and 239,920.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,874.20, 1,481,811.30 and 239,920.20 is: 359,880.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,874.20 : 1,481,811.30 = 239,920.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,874.20/1,481,811.30 = 239,920.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,874.20x = 1,481,811.30 × 239,920.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,874.20x = 355,516,463,458.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,516,463,458.26/987,874.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,880.30

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