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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,516.70, 1,281,848.22 and 223,429.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,516.70, 1,281,848.22 and 223,429.50 is: 335,163.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,516.70 : 1,281,848.22 = 223,429.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,516.70/1,281,848.22 = 223,429.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,516.70x = 1,281,848.22 × 223,429.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,516.70x = 286,402,706,870.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,402,706,870.49/854,516.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,163.38

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