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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,027.08, 1,304,824.62 and 238,909.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,027.08, 1,304,824.62 and 238,909.64 is: 358,305.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,027.08 : 1,304,824.62 = 238,909.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,027.08/1,304,824.62 = 238,909.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,027.08x = 1,304,824.62 × 238,909.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,027.08x = 311,735,180,227.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,735,180,227.34/870,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,305.15

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