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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,973.80, 1,420,460.70 and 237,000.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,973.80, 1,420,460.70 and 237,000.70 is: 355,501.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,973.80 : 1,420,460.70 = 237,000.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,973.80/1,420,460.70 = 237,000.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,973.80x = 1,420,460.70 × 237,000.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,973.80x = 336,650,180,222.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,650,180,222.49/946,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,501.05

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