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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,337.93, 1,478,006.90 and 237,383.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,337.93, 1,478,006.90 and 237,383.93 is: 356,075.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,337.93 : 1,478,006.90 = 237,383.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,337.93/1,478,006.90 = 237,383.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,337.93x = 1,478,006.90 × 237,383.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,337.93x = 350,855,086,489.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,855,086,489.12/985,337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,075.90

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