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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,038.42, 1,477,558.04 and 237,084.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,038.42, 1,477,558.04 and 237,084.42 is: 355,626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,038.42 : 1,477,558.04 = 237,084.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,038.42/1,477,558.04 = 237,084.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,038.42x = 1,477,558.04 × 237,084.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,038.42x = 350,305,990,929.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,305,990,929.74/985,038.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,626.73

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