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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,014.76, 1,304,771.58 and 238,949.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,014.76, 1,304,771.58 and 238,949.16 is: 358,354.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,014.76 : 1,304,771.58 = 238,949.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,014.76/1,304,771.58 = 238,949.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,014.76x = 1,304,771.58 × 238,949.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,014.76x = 311,774,073,032.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,774,073,032.87/870,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,354.92

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