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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,796.98, 1,303,253.80 and 237,716.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,796.98, 1,303,253.80 and 237,716.26 is: 356,590.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,796.98 : 1,303,253.80 = 237,716.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,796.98/1,303,253.80 = 237,716.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,796.98x = 1,303,253.80 × 237,716.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,796.98x = 309,804,615,314.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,804,615,314.36/868,796.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,590.35

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