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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,103.40, 1,303,655.10 and 238,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,103.40, 1,303,655.10 and 238,016.20 is: 357,024.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,103.40 : 1,303,655.10 = 238,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,103.40/1,303,655.10 = 238,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,103.40x = 1,303,655.10 × 238,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,103.40x = 310,291,033,012.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,291,033,012.62/869,103.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,024.30

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