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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,307.20, 1,281,363.60 and 223,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,307.20, 1,281,363.60 and 223,284.80 is: 334,901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,307.20 : 1,281,363.60 = 223,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,307.20/1,281,363.60 = 223,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,307.20x = 1,281,363.60 × 223,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,307.20x = 286,109,015,153.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,109,015,153.28/854,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,901.80

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