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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,987.10, 1,301,980.65 and 236,964.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,987.10, 1,301,980.65 and 236,964.70 is: 355,447.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,987.10 : 1,301,980.65 = 236,964.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,987.10/1,301,980.65 = 236,964.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,987.10x = 1,301,980.65 × 236,964.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,987.10x = 308,523,454,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,523,454,133.06/867,987.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,447.05

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