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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,659.32, 1,478,490.42 and 237,705.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,659.32, 1,478,490.42 and 237,705.32 is: 356,558.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,659.32 : 1,478,490.42 = 237,705.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,659.32/1,478,490.42 = 237,705.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,659.32x = 1,478,490.42 × 237,705.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,659.32x = 351,445,038,403.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,445,038,403.03/985,659.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,558.33

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