Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,457.48, 1,478,173.26 and 237,497
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 985,457.48, 1,478,173.26 and 237,497 is: 356,242.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,457.48 : 1,478,173.26 = 237,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,457.48/1,478,173.26 = 237,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,457.48x = 1,478,173.26 × 237,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,457.48x = 351,061,714,730.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,061,714,730.22/985,457.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,242.38
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