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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,810.60, 1,301,715.90 and 236,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,810.60, 1,301,715.90 and 236,723.40 is: 355,085.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,810.60 : 1,301,715.90 = 236,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,810.60/1,301,715.90 = 236,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,810.60x = 1,301,715.90 × 236,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,810.60x = 308,146,613,682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,146,613,682.06/867,810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,085.10

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