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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,078.40, 1,303,617.60 and 237,991.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,078.40, 1,303,617.60 and 237,991.20 is: 356,986.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,078.40 : 1,303,617.60 = 237,991.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,078.40/1,303,617.60 = 237,991.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,078.40x = 1,303,617.60 × 237,991.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,078.40x = 310,249,516,965.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,249,516,965.12/869,078.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,986.80

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