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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,455.48, 1,478,170.26 and 237,495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,455.48, 1,478,170.26 and 237,495 is: 356,239.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,455.48 : 1,478,170.26 = 237,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,455.48/1,478,170.26 = 237,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,455.48x = 1,478,170.26 × 237,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,455.48x = 351,058,045,898.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,058,045,898.70/985,455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,239.38

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