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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,758.92, 1,301,630.82 and 236,671.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,758.92, 1,301,630.82 and 236,671.72 is: 355,005.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,758.92 : 1,301,630.82 = 236,671.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,758.92/1,301,630.82 = 236,671.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,758.92x = 1,301,630.82 × 236,671.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,758.92x = 308,059,204,974.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,059,204,974.41/867,758.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,005.52

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