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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,230.93, 1,279,922.93 and 222,150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,230.93, 1,279,922.93 and 222,150.21 is: 333,245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,230.93 : 1,279,922.93 = 222,150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,230.93/1,279,922.93 = 222,150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,230.93x = 1,279,922.93 × 222,150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,230.93x = 284,335,146,572.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,335,146,572.56/853,230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,245.24

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