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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,042.17, 1,477,563.66 and 237,088.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,042.17, 1,477,563.66 and 237,088.17 is: 355,632.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,042.17 : 1,477,563.66 = 237,088.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,042.17/1,477,563.66 = 237,088.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,042.17x = 1,477,563.66 × 237,088.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,042.17x = 350,312,864,207.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,312,864,207.90/985,042.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,632.35

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