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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,551.52, 1,253,375.90 and 236,462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,551.52, 1,253,375.90 and 236,462.56 is: 354,707.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,551.52 : 1,253,375.90 = 236,462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,551.52/1,253,375.90 = 236,462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,551.52x = 1,253,375.90 × 236,462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,551.52x = 296,376,473,956.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,376,473,956.30/835,551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,707.60

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