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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693,257.16, 1,039,906.92 and 237,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693,257.16, 1,039,906.92 and 237,842 is: 356,770.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693,257.16 : 1,039,906.92 = 237,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693,257.16/1,039,906.92 = 237,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693,257.16x = 1,039,906.92 × 237,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693,257.16x = 247,333,541,666.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,333,541,666.64/693,257.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,770.27

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