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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,265.60, 1,302,398.40 and 237,243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,265.60, 1,302,398.40 and 237,243.20 is: 355,864.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,265.60 : 1,302,398.40 = 237,243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,265.60/1,302,398.40 = 237,243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,265.60x = 1,302,398.40 × 237,243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,265.60x = 308,985,164,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,985,164,090.88/868,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,864.80

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