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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,428.28, 1,252,983.66 and 236,244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,428.28, 1,252,983.66 and 236,244.97 is: 354,322.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,428.28 : 1,252,983.66 = 236,244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,428.28/1,252,983.66 = 236,244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,428.28x = 1,252,983.66 × 236,244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,428.28x = 296,011,087,167.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,011,087,167.19/835,428.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,322.56

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