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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,194, 1,477,791.36 and 237,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,194, 1,477,791.36 and 237,240 is: 355,860.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,194 : 1,477,791.36 = 237,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,194/1,477,791.36 = 237,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,194x = 1,477,791.36 × 237,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,194x = 350,591,222,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,591,222,246.40/985,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,860.09

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