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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,035.42, 1,477,553.40 and 237,081.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,035.42, 1,477,553.40 and 237,081.42 is: 355,622.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,035.42 : 1,477,553.40 = 237,081.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,035.42/1,477,553.40 = 237,081.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,035.42x = 1,477,553.40 × 237,081.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,035.42x = 350,300,458,197.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,300,458,197.83/985,035.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,622.19

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