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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,795.40, 1,304,693.10 and 238,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,795.40, 1,304,693.10 and 238,708.20 is: 358,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,795.40 : 1,304,693.10 = 238,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,795.40/1,304,693.10 = 238,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,795.40x = 1,304,693.10 × 238,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,795.40x = 311,440,941,453.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,440,941,453.42/869,795.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,062.30

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