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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,079.40, 1,303,619.10 and 237,992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,079.40, 1,303,619.10 and 237,992.20 is: 356,988.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,079.40 : 1,303,619.10 = 237,992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,079.40/1,303,619.10 = 237,992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,079.40x = 1,303,619.10 × 237,992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,079.40x = 310,251,177,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,251,177,571.02/869,079.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,988.30

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