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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,032.56, 1,303,549.92 and 237,951.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,032.56, 1,303,549.92 and 237,951.84 is: 356,928.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,032.56 : 1,303,549.92 = 237,951.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,032.56/1,303,549.92 = 237,951.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,032.56x = 1,303,549.92 × 237,951.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,032.56x = 310,182,101,995.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,182,101,995.85/869,032.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,928.06

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