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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,040.67, 1,477,561.41 and 237,086.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,040.67, 1,477,561.41 and 237,086.67 is: 355,630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,040.67 : 1,477,561.41 = 237,086.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,040.67/1,477,561.41 = 237,086.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,040.67x = 1,477,561.41 × 237,086.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,040.67x = 350,310,114,417.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,310,114,417.41/985,040.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,630.10

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