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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,032.67, 1,477,549.29 and 237,078.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,032.67, 1,477,549.29 and 237,078.67 is: 355,618.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,032.67 : 1,477,549.29 = 237,078.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,032.67/1,477,549.29 = 237,078.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,032.67x = 1,477,549.29 × 237,078.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,032.67x = 350,295,420,532.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,295,420,532.64/985,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,618.07

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