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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,233.06, 1,279,926.14 and 222,152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,233.06, 1,279,926.14 and 222,152.34 is: 333,248.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,233.06 : 1,279,926.14 = 222,152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,233.06/1,279,926.14 = 222,152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,233.06x = 1,279,926.14 × 222,152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,233.06x = 284,338,587,028.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,338,587,028.17/853,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,248.44

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