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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,966.84, 1,301,950.26 and 236,897.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,966.84, 1,301,950.26 and 236,897.46 is: 355,346.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,966.84 : 1,301,950.26 = 236,897.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,966.84/1,301,950.26 = 236,897.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,966.84x = 1,301,950.26 × 236,897.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,966.84x = 308,428,709,640.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,428,709,640.34/867,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,346.19

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