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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,635.41, 1,301,414.77 and 236,549.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,635.41, 1,301,414.77 and 236,549.29 is: 354,813.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,635.41 : 1,301,414.77 = 236,549.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,635.41/1,301,414.77 = 236,549.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,635.41x = 1,301,414.77 × 236,549.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,635.41x = 307,848,739,839.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,848,739,839.01/867,635.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,813.48

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