* Molybdenum(IV) indicates that molybdenum has a +4 charge (Mo⁴⁺).
* Phosphate is the polyatomic ion PO₄³⁻.
To balance the charges, we need three molybdenum ions (3 x +4 = +12) and four phosphate ions (4 x -3 = -12). This results in the formula Mo₃(PO₄)₄.