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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,544.16, 1,301,277.98 and 236,457.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,544.16, 1,301,277.98 and 236,457.96 is: 354,676.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,544.16 : 1,301,277.98 = 236,457.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,544.16/1,301,277.98 = 236,457.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,544.16x = 1,301,277.98 × 236,457.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,544.16x = 307,697,536,543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,697,536,543.72/867,544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,676.51

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