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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,004.30, 1,477,506.71 and 237,050.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,004.30, 1,477,506.71 and 237,050.30 is: 355,575.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,004.30 : 1,477,506.71 = 237,050.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,004.30/1,477,506.71 = 237,050.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,004.30x = 1,477,506.71 × 237,050.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,004.30x = 350,243,408,857.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,243,408,857.51/985,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,575.51

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