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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,451.27, 1,478,174.16 and 237,497.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,451.27, 1,478,174.16 and 237,497.27 is: 356,245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,451.27 : 1,478,174.16 = 237,497.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,451.27/1,478,174.16 = 237,497.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,451.27x = 1,478,174.16 × 237,497.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,451.27x = 351,062,321,084.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,062,321,084.29/985,451.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,245.24

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