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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,342.83, 1,314,580.71 and 236,637.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,342.83, 1,314,580.71 and 236,637.24 is: 354,973.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,342.83 : 1,314,580.71 = 236,637.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,342.83/1,314,580.71 = 236,637.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,342.83x = 1,314,580.71 × 236,637.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,342.83x = 311,078,750,971.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,078,750,971.64/876,342.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,973.81

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