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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,036.92, 1,477,555.79 and 237,082.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,036.92, 1,477,555.79 and 237,082.92 is: 355,624.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,036.92 : 1,477,555.79 = 237,082.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,036.92/1,477,555.79 = 237,082.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,036.92x = 1,477,555.79 × 237,082.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,036.92x = 350,303,239,970.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,303,239,970.69/985,036.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,624.48

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