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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,612.58, 1,313,310.16 and 235,966.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,612.58, 1,313,310.16 and 235,966.33 is: 353,920.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,612.58 : 1,313,310.16 = 235,966.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,612.58/1,313,310.16 = 235,966.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,612.58x = 1,313,310.16 × 235,966.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,612.58x = 309,896,978,606.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,896,978,606.91/875,612.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,920.20

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