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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,646.63, 1,302,951.42 and 237,560.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,646.63, 1,302,951.42 and 237,560.45 is: 356,335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,646.63 : 1,302,951.42 = 237,560.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,646.63/1,302,951.42 = 237,560.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,646.63x = 1,302,951.42 × 237,560.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,646.63x = 309,529,719,148.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,529,719,148.58/868,646.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,335.60

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