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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,348.87, 1,303,883.37 and 238,115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,348.87, 1,303,883.37 and 238,115.06 is: 357,134.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,348.87 : 1,303,883.37 = 238,115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,348.87/1,303,883.37 = 238,115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,348.87x = 1,303,883.37 × 238,115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,348.87x = 310,474,260,361.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,474,260,361.14/869,348.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,134.26

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