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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,345.24, 1,351,930.02 and 236,497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,345.24, 1,351,930.02 and 236,497.24 is: 354,722.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,345.24 : 1,351,930.02 = 236,497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,345.24/1,351,930.02 = 236,497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,345.24x = 1,351,930.02 × 236,497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,345.24x = 319,727,718,403.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,727,718,403.15/901,345.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,722.81

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