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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,517.02, 1,302,776.07 and 237,383.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,517.02, 1,302,776.07 and 237,383.38 is: 356,075.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,517.02 : 1,302,776.07 = 237,383.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,517.02/1,302,776.07 = 237,383.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,517.02x = 1,302,776.07 × 237,383.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,517.02x = 309,257,386,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,257,386,879.72/868,517.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,075.22

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