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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,439.60, 1,304,159.40 and 238,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,439.60, 1,304,159.40 and 238,417.20 is: 357,625.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,439.60 : 1,304,159.40 = 238,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,439.60/1,304,159.40 = 238,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,439.60x = 1,304,159.40 × 238,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,439.60x = 310,934,032,501.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,934,032,501.68/869,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,625.80

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