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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,632.28, 1,313,339.72 and 235,986.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,632.28, 1,313,339.72 and 235,986.06 is: 353,949.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,632.28 : 1,313,339.72 = 235,986.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,632.28/1,313,339.72 = 235,986.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,632.28x = 1,313,339.72 × 235,986.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,632.28x = 309,929,865,964.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,929,865,964.30/875,632.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,949.79

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