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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,449.20, 1,281,746.70 and 223,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,449.20, 1,281,746.70 and 223,362 is: 335,062.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,449.20 : 1,281,746.70 = 223,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,449.20/1,281,746.70 = 223,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,449.20x = 1,281,746.70 × 223,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,449.20x = 286,293,506,405.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,293,506,405.40/854,449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,062.06

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