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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,006.01, 1,281,009.02 and 222,920.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,006.01, 1,281,009.02 and 222,920.43 is: 334,380.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,006.01 : 1,281,009.02 = 222,920.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,006.01/1,281,009.02 = 222,920.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,006.01x = 1,281,009.02 × 222,920.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,006.01x = 285,563,080,457.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,563,080,457.68/854,006.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,380.65

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