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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,232.06, 1,279,924.64 and 222,151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,232.06, 1,279,924.64 and 222,151.34 is: 333,246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,232.06 : 1,279,924.64 = 222,151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,232.06/1,279,924.64 = 222,151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,232.06x = 1,279,924.64 × 222,151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,232.06x = 284,336,966,364.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,336,966,364.64/853,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,246.93

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