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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,231.55, 1,279,923.88 and 222,150.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,231.55, 1,279,923.88 and 222,150.83 is: 333,246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,231.55 : 1,279,923.88 = 222,150.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,231.55/1,279,923.88 = 222,150.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,231.55x = 1,279,923.88 × 222,150.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,231.55x = 284,336,152,278.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,336,152,278.82/853,231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,246.18

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