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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,478.67, 1,478,218.01 and 237,524.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,478.67, 1,478,218.01 and 237,524.67 is: 356,287.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,478.67 : 1,478,218.01 = 237,524.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,478.67/1,478,218.01 = 237,524.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,478.67x = 1,478,218.01 × 237,524.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,478.67x = 351,113,243,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,113,243,825.68/985,478.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,287.01

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