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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,037.56, 1,303,557.42 and 237,956.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,037.56, 1,303,557.42 and 237,956.84 is: 356,935.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,037.56 : 1,303,557.42 = 237,956.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,037.56/1,303,557.42 = 237,956.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,037.56x = 1,303,557.42 × 237,956.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,037.56x = 310,190,404,421.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,190,404,421.75/869,037.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,935.56

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