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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,799.42, 1,303,257.45 and 237,718.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,799.42, 1,303,257.45 and 237,718.70 is: 356,594.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,799.42 : 1,303,257.45 = 237,718.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,799.42/1,303,257.45 = 237,718.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,799.42x = 1,303,257.45 × 237,718.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,799.42x = 309,808,666,779.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,808,666,779.32/868,799.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,594.01

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