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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,811.60, 1,301,717.40 and 236,724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,811.60, 1,301,717.40 and 236,724.40 is: 355,086.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,811.60 : 1,301,717.40 = 236,724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,811.60/1,301,717.40 = 236,724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,811.60x = 1,301,717.40 × 236,724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,811.60x = 308,148,270,484.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,148,270,484.56/867,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,086.60

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