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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,522.52, 1,302,784.34 and 237,388.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,522.52, 1,302,784.34 and 237,388.88 is: 356,083.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,522.52 : 1,302,784.34 = 237,388.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,522.52/1,302,784.34 = 237,388.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,522.52x = 1,302,784.34 × 237,388.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,522.52x = 309,266,515,354.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,266,515,354.14/868,522.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,083.47

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