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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,005.70, 1,314,008.55 and 236,308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,005.70, 1,314,008.55 and 236,308.20 is: 354,462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,005.70 : 1,314,008.55 = 236,308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,005.70/1,314,008.55 = 236,308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,005.70x = 1,314,008.55 × 236,308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,005.70x = 310,510,995,235.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,510,995,235.11/876,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,462.30

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