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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,364.59, 1,303,907.01 and 238,130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,364.59, 1,303,907.01 and 238,130.83 is: 357,157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,364.59 : 1,303,907.01 = 238,130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,364.59/1,303,907.01 = 238,130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,364.59x = 1,303,907.01 × 238,130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,364.59x = 310,500,457,343.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,500,457,343.46/869,364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,157.93

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