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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,377.32, 1,303,926 and 238,143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,377.32, 1,303,926 and 238,143.60 is: 357,177.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,377.32 : 1,303,926 = 238,143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,377.32/1,303,926 = 238,143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,377.32x = 1,303,926 × 238,143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,377.32x = 310,521,631,773.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,521,631,773.60/869,377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,177.06

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