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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,976.60, 1,301,964.90 and 236,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,976.60, 1,301,964.90 and 236,954.20 is: 355,431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,976.60 : 1,301,964.90 = 236,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,976.60/1,301,964.90 = 236,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,976.60x = 1,301,964.90 × 236,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,976.60x = 308,506,051,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,506,051,307.58/867,976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,431.30

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