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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,962.32, 1,280,943.48 and 222,870.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,962.32, 1,280,943.48 and 222,870.66 is: 334,305.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,962.32 : 1,280,943.48 = 222,870.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,962.32/1,280,943.48 = 222,870.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,962.32x = 1,280,943.48 × 222,870.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,962.32x = 285,484,718,810.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,484,718,810.30/853,962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,305.99

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