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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,011.67, 1,477,517.82 and 237,057.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,011.67, 1,477,517.82 and 237,057.67 is: 355,586.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,011.67 : 1,477,517.82 = 237,057.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,011.67/1,477,517.82 = 237,057.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,011.67x = 1,477,517.82 × 237,057.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,011.67x = 350,256,931,792.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,256,931,792.68/985,011.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,586.58

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