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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,904.40, 1,303,356.60 and 237,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,904.40, 1,303,356.60 and 237,795.60 is: 356,693.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,904.40 : 1,303,356.60 = 237,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,904.40/1,303,356.60 = 237,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,904.40x = 1,303,356.60 × 237,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,904.40x = 309,932,464,710.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,932,464,710.96/868,904.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,693.40

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