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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,427.40, 1,355,141.10 and 238,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,427.40, 1,355,141.10 and 238,579.40 is: 357,869.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,427.40 : 1,355,141.10 = 238,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,427.40/1,355,141.10 = 238,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,427.40x = 1,355,141.10 × 238,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,427.40x = 323,308,750,553.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,308,750,553.34/903,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,869.10

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