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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,108.60, 1,477,662.90 and 237,154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,108.60, 1,477,662.90 and 237,154.60 is: 355,731.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,108.60 : 1,477,662.90 = 237,154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,108.60/1,477,662.90 = 237,154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,108.60x = 1,477,662.90 × 237,154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,108.60x = 350,434,553,984.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,434,553,984.34/985,108.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,731.90

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