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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,251.46, 985,286.52 and 236,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,251.46, 985,286.52 and 236,232 is: 354,135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,251.46 : 985,286.52 = 236,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,251.46/985,286.52 = 236,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,251.46x = 985,286.52 × 236,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,251.46x = 232,756,205,192.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,756,205,192.64/657,251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,135.70

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