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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,438.04, 1,478,154.60 and 237,484.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,438.04, 1,478,154.60 and 237,484.04 is: 356,225.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,438.04 : 1,478,154.60 = 237,484.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,438.04/1,478,154.60 = 237,484.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,438.04x = 1,478,154.60 × 237,484.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,438.04x = 351,038,118,761.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,038,118,761.81/985,438.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,225.46

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