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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,003.80, 1,477,505.96 and 237,049.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,003.80, 1,477,505.96 and 237,049.80 is: 355,574.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,003.80 : 1,477,505.96 = 237,049.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,003.80/1,477,505.96 = 237,049.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,003.80x = 1,477,505.96 × 237,049.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,003.80x = 350,242,492,316.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,242,492,316.81/985,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,574.76

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