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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,667.40, 1,304,501.10 and 238,580.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,667.40, 1,304,501.10 and 238,580.20 is: 357,870.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,667.40 : 1,304,501.10 = 238,580.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,667.40/1,304,501.10 = 238,580.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,667.40x = 1,304,501.10 × 238,580.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,667.40x = 311,228,133,338.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,228,133,338.22/869,667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,870.30

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