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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,072.60, 1,300,608.90 and 235,985.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,072.60, 1,300,608.90 and 235,985.40 is: 353,978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,072.60 : 1,300,608.90 = 235,985.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,072.60/1,300,608.90 = 235,985.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,072.60x = 1,300,608.90 × 235,985.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,072.60x = 306,924,711,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,924,711,510.06/867,072.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,978.10

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