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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,003.55, 1,477,505.59 and 237,049.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,003.55, 1,477,505.59 and 237,049.55 is: 355,574.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,003.55 : 1,477,505.59 = 237,049.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,003.55/1,477,505.59 = 237,049.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,003.55x = 1,477,505.59 × 237,049.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,003.55x = 350,242,027,251.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,242,027,251.83/985,003.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,574.38

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