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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,232.55, 1,279,925.38 and 222,151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,232.55, 1,279,925.38 and 222,151.83 is: 333,247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,232.55 : 1,279,925.38 = 222,151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,232.55/1,279,925.38 = 222,151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,232.55x = 1,279,925.38 × 222,151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,232.55x = 284,337,765,430.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,337,765,430.45/853,232.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,247.68

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