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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,444.60, 1,281,666.90 and 223,422.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,444.60, 1,281,666.90 and 223,422.20 is: 335,133.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,444.60 : 1,281,666.90 = 223,422.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,444.60/1,281,666.90 = 223,422.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,444.60x = 1,281,666.90 × 223,422.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,444.60x = 286,352,838,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,352,838,465.18/854,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,133.30

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