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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,456.48, 1,478,171.76 and 237,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,456.48, 1,478,171.76 and 237,496 is: 356,240.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,456.48 : 1,478,171.76 = 237,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,456.48/1,478,171.76 = 237,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,456.48x = 1,478,171.76 × 237,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,456.48x = 351,059,880,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,059,880,312.96/985,456.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,240.88

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