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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,054.42, 1,477,582.04 and 237,100.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,054.42, 1,477,582.04 and 237,100.42 is: 355,650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,054.42 : 1,477,582.04 = 237,100.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,054.42/1,477,582.04 = 237,100.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,054.42x = 1,477,582.04 × 237,100.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,054.42x = 350,335,322,268.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,335,322,268.46/985,054.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,650.73

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