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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,269.50, 1,477,904.25 and 237,315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,269.50, 1,477,904.25 and 237,315.50 is: 355,973.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,269.50 : 1,477,904.25 = 237,315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,269.50/1,477,904.25 = 237,315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,269.50x = 1,477,904.25 × 237,315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,269.50x = 350,729,586,040.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,729,586,040.88/985,269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,973.25

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