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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,797.98, 1,303,255.30 and 237,717.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,797.98, 1,303,255.30 and 237,717.26 is: 356,591.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,797.98 : 1,303,255.30 = 237,717.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,797.98/1,303,255.30 = 237,717.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,797.98x = 1,303,255.30 × 237,717.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,797.98x = 309,806,278,996.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,806,278,996.48/868,797.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,591.85

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