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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,037.42, 1,477,556.54 and 237,083.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,037.42, 1,477,556.54 and 237,083.42 is: 355,625.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,037.42 : 1,477,556.54 = 237,083.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,037.42/1,477,556.54 = 237,083.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,037.42x = 1,477,556.54 × 237,083.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,037.42x = 350,304,157,746.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,304,157,746.57/985,037.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,625.23

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