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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,525.92, 1,478,287.80 and 237,571.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,525.92, 1,478,287.80 and 237,571.92 is: 356,357.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,525.92 : 1,478,287.80 = 237,571.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,525.92/1,478,287.80 = 237,571.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,525.92x = 1,478,287.80 × 237,571.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,525.92x = 351,199,670,958.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,199,670,958.58/985,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,357.62

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