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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,642.68, 1,301,425.66 and 236,556.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,642.68, 1,301,425.66 and 236,556.52 is: 354,824.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,642.68 : 1,301,425.66 = 236,556.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,642.68/1,301,425.66 = 236,556.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,642.68x = 1,301,425.66 × 236,556.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,642.68x = 307,860,725,168.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,860,725,168.30/867,642.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,824.32

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