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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,636.29, 1,301,416.09 and 236,550.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,636.29, 1,301,416.09 and 236,550.17 is: 354,814.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,636.29 : 1,301,416.09 = 236,550.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,636.29/1,301,416.09 = 236,550.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,636.29x = 1,301,416.09 × 236,550.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,636.29x = 307,850,190,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,850,190,231.78/867,636.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,814.79

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