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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,633.40, 1,304,450.10 and 238,546.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,633.40, 1,304,450.10 and 238,546.20 is: 357,819.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,633.40 : 1,304,450.10 = 238,546.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,633.40/1,304,450.10 = 238,546.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,633.40x = 1,304,450.10 × 238,546.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,633.40x = 311,171,614,444.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,171,614,444.62/869,633.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,819.30

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