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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,986.10, 1,301,979.15 and 236,963.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,986.10, 1,301,979.15 and 236,963.70 is: 355,445.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,986.10 : 1,301,979.15 = 236,963.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,986.10/1,301,979.15 = 236,963.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,986.10x = 1,301,979.15 × 236,963.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,986.10x = 308,521,796,706.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,521,796,706.86/867,986.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,445.55

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