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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,028.67, 1,477,543.28 and 237,074.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,028.67, 1,477,543.28 and 237,074.67 is: 355,612.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,028.67 : 1,477,543.28 = 237,074.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,028.67/1,477,543.28 = 237,074.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,028.67x = 1,477,543.28 × 237,074.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,028.67x = 350,288,084,331.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,288,084,331.34/985,028.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,612.07

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