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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,736.56, 1,303,105.92 and 237,655.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,736.56, 1,303,105.92 and 237,655.84 is: 356,484.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,736.56 : 1,303,105.92 = 237,655.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,736.56/1,303,105.92 = 237,655.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,736.56x = 1,303,105.92 × 237,655.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,736.56x = 309,690,732,026.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,690,732,026.57/868,736.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,484.06

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