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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,453.40, 1,304,180.10 and 238,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,453.40, 1,304,180.10 and 238,366.20 is: 357,549.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,453.40 : 1,304,180.10 = 238,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,453.40/1,304,180.10 = 238,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,453.40x = 1,304,180.10 × 238,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,453.40x = 310,872,454,552.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,872,454,552.62/869,453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,549.30

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