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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,354.91, 1,303,892.37 and 238,121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,354.91, 1,303,892.37 and 238,121.10 is: 357,143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,354.91 : 1,303,892.37 = 238,121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,354.91/1,303,892.37 = 238,121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,354.91x = 1,303,892.37 × 238,121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,354.91x = 310,484,285,426.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,484,285,426.01/869,354.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,143.30

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