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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,015.68, 1,477,523.84 and 237,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,015.68, 1,477,523.84 and 237,061.68 is: 355,592.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,015.68 : 1,477,523.84 = 237,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,015.68/1,477,523.84 = 237,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,015.68x = 1,477,523.84 × 237,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,015.68x = 350,264,283,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,264,283,750.45/985,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,592.60

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