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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,450.20, 1,281,748.20 and 223,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,450.20, 1,281,748.20 and 223,363 is: 335,063.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,450.20 : 1,281,748.20 = 223,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,450.20/1,281,748.20 = 223,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,450.20x = 1,281,748.20 × 223,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,450.20x = 286,295,123,196.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,295,123,196.60/854,450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,063.56

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