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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,749.14, 1,301,492.49 and 236,712.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,749.14, 1,301,492.49 and 236,712.70 is: 355,033.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,749.14 : 1,301,492.49 = 236,712.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,749.14/1,301,492.49 = 236,712.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,749.14x = 1,301,492.49 × 236,712.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,749.14x = 308,079,801,337.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,079,801,337.62/867,749.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,033.25

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