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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,470.48, 1,478,192.76 and 237,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,470.48, 1,478,192.76 and 237,510 is: 356,261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,470.48 : 1,478,192.76 = 237,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,470.48/1,478,192.76 = 237,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,470.48x = 1,478,192.76 × 237,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,470.48x = 351,085,562,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,085,562,427.60/985,470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,261.88

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