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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,663.40, 1,304,495.10 and 238,576.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,663.40, 1,304,495.10 and 238,576.20 is: 357,864.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,663.40 : 1,304,495.10 = 238,576.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,663.40/1,304,495.10 = 238,576.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,663.40x = 1,304,495.10 × 238,576.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,663.40x = 311,221,483,876.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,221,483,876.62/869,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,864.30

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