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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,328.08, 1,477,992.88 and 237,374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,328.08, 1,477,992.88 and 237,374.80 is: 356,062.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,328.08 : 1,477,992.88 = 237,374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,328.08/1,477,992.88 = 237,374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,328.08x = 1,477,992.88 × 237,374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,328.08x = 350,838,264,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,838,264,291.42/985,328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,062.38

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