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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,009.40, 1,303,514.10 and 237,922.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,009.40, 1,303,514.10 and 237,922.20 is: 356,883.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,009.40 : 1,303,514.10 = 237,922.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,009.40/1,303,514.10 = 237,922.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,009.40x = 1,303,514.10 × 237,922.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,009.40x = 310,134,942,403.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,134,942,403.02/869,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,883.30

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