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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,273.32, 1,303,896.13 and 238,187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,273.32, 1,303,896.13 and 238,187.14 is: 357,276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,273.32 : 1,303,896.13 = 238,187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,273.32/1,303,896.13 = 238,187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,273.32x = 1,303,896.13 × 238,187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,273.32x = 310,571,290,061.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,571,290,061.77/869,273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,276.92

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