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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,555.44, 1,302,833.61 and 237,421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,555.44, 1,302,833.61 and 237,421.80 is: 356,132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,555.44 : 1,302,833.61 = 237,421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,555.44/1,302,833.61 = 237,421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,555.44x = 1,302,833.61 × 237,421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,555.44x = 309,321,100,786.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,321,100,786.70/868,555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,132.82

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