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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,973.60, 1,301,960.40 and 236,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,973.60, 1,301,960.40 and 236,951.20 is: 355,426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,973.60 : 1,301,960.40 = 236,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,973.60/1,301,960.40 = 236,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,973.60x = 1,301,960.40 × 236,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,973.60x = 308,501,079,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,501,079,132.48/867,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,426.80

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