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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,974.10, 1,301,961.15 and 236,951.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,974.10, 1,301,961.15 and 236,951.70 is: 355,427.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,974.10 : 1,301,961.15 = 236,951.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,974.10/1,301,961.15 = 236,951.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,974.10x = 1,301,961.15 × 236,951.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,974.10x = 308,501,907,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,501,907,826.46/867,974.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,427.55

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