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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,450.70, 1,281,748.98 and 223,363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,450.70, 1,281,748.98 and 223,363.50 is: 335,064.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,450.70 : 1,281,748.98 = 223,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,450.70/1,281,748.98 = 223,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,450.70x = 1,281,748.98 × 223,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,450.70x = 286,295,938,294.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,295,938,294.23/854,450.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,064.31

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