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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,005.30, 1,477,508.21 and 237,051.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,005.30, 1,477,508.21 and 237,051.30 is: 355,577.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,005.30 : 1,477,508.21 = 237,051.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,005.30/1,477,508.21 = 237,051.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,005.30x = 1,477,508.21 × 237,051.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,005.30x = 350,245,241,941.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,245,241,941.17/985,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,577.01

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