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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,456.98, 1,478,172.51 and 237,496.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,456.98, 1,478,172.51 and 237,496.50 is: 356,241.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,456.98 : 1,478,172.51 = 237,496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,456.98/1,478,172.51 = 237,496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,456.98x = 1,478,172.51 × 237,496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,456.98x = 351,060,797,521.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,060,797,521.22/985,456.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,241.63

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