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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,012.67, 1,477,519.32 and 237,058.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,012.67, 1,477,519.32 and 237,058.67 is: 355,588.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,012.67 : 1,477,519.32 = 237,058.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,012.67/1,477,519.32 = 237,058.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,012.67x = 1,477,519.32 × 237,058.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,012.67x = 350,258,764,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,258,764,898.50/985,012.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,588.08

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