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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,286.70, 1,302,430.05 and 237,200.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,286.70, 1,302,430.05 and 237,200.51 is: 355,800.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,286.70 : 1,302,430.05 = 237,200.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,286.70/1,302,430.05 = 237,200.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,286.70x = 1,302,430.05 × 237,200.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,286.70x = 308,937,075,355.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,937,075,355.40/868,286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,800.77

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