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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,966.80, 1,303,540.32 and 237,880.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,966.80, 1,303,540.32 and 237,880.56 is: 356,845.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,966.80 : 1,303,540.32 = 237,880.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,966.80/1,303,540.32 = 237,880.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,966.80x = 1,303,540.32 × 237,880.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,966.80x = 310,086,901,304.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,086,901,304.18/868,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,845.51

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