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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,697.27, 1,253,521.98 and 236,657.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,697.27, 1,253,521.98 and 236,657.01 is: 354,978.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,697.27 : 1,253,521.98 = 236,657.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,697.27/1,253,521.98 = 236,657.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,697.27x = 1,253,521.98 × 236,657.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,697.27x = 296,654,761,405.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,654,761,405.73/835,697.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,978.74

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