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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,314.58, 1,477,969.13 and 237,360.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,314.58, 1,477,969.13 and 237,360.58 is: 356,040.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,314.58 : 1,477,969.13 = 237,360.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,314.58/1,477,969.13 = 237,360.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,314.58x = 1,477,969.13 × 237,360.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,314.58x = 350,811,606,817.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,811,606,817.37/985,314.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,040.21

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