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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,732.56, 1,303,099.92 and 237,651.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,732.56, 1,303,099.92 and 237,651.84 is: 356,478.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,732.56 : 1,303,099.92 = 237,651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,732.56/1,303,099.92 = 237,651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,732.56x = 1,303,099.92 × 237,651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,732.56x = 309,684,093,691.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,684,093,691.85/868,732.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,478.06

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