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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,790.97, 1,303,011.50 and 237,768.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,790.97, 1,303,011.50 and 237,768.57 is: 356,604.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,790.97 : 1,303,011.50 = 237,768.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,790.97/1,303,011.50 = 237,768.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,790.97x = 1,303,011.50 × 237,768.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,790.97x = 309,815,179,859.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,815,179,859.71/868,790.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,604.97

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