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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,321.28, 1,303,982.64 and 238,239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,321.28, 1,303,982.64 and 238,239.84 is: 357,359.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,321.28 : 1,303,982.64 = 238,239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,321.28/1,303,982.64 = 238,239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,321.28x = 1,303,982.64 × 238,239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,321.28x = 310,660,615,516.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,660,615,516.38/869,321.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,359.96

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