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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,004.80, 1,477,507.47 and 237,050.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,004.80, 1,477,507.47 and 237,050.80 is: 355,576.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,004.80 : 1,477,507.47 = 237,050.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,004.80/1,477,507.47 = 237,050.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,004.80x = 1,477,507.47 × 237,050.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,004.80x = 350,244,320,381.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,244,320,381.94/985,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,576.26

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