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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,960.32, 1,280,940.48 and 222,868.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,960.32, 1,280,940.48 and 222,868.67 is: 334,303.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,960.32 : 1,280,940.48 = 222,868.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,960.32/1,280,940.48 = 222,868.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,960.32x = 1,280,940.48 × 222,868.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,960.32x = 285,481,494,722.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,481,494,722.06/853,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,303.00

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