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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,751.92, 1,301,620.32 and 236,664.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,751.92, 1,301,620.32 and 236,664.72 is: 354,995.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,751.92 : 1,301,620.32 = 236,664.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,751.92/1,301,620.32 = 236,664.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,751.92x = 1,301,620.32 × 236,664.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,751.92x = 308,047,608,579.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,047,608,579.11/867,751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,995.02

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