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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,287.70, 1,281,334.35 and 223,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,287.70, 1,281,334.35 and 223,265.30 is: 334,872.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,287.70 : 1,281,334.35 = 223,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,287.70/1,281,334.35 = 223,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,287.70x = 1,281,334.35 × 223,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,287.70x = 286,077,498,053.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,077,498,053.06/854,287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,872.55

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