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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,631.28, 1,313,338.22 and 235,985.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,631.28, 1,313,338.22 and 235,985.06 is: 353,948.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,631.28 : 1,313,338.22 = 235,985.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,631.28/1,313,338.22 = 235,985.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,631.28x = 1,313,338.22 × 235,985.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,631.28x = 309,928,198,646.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,928,198,646.99/875,631.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,948.30

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