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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,524.20, 1,281,859.47 and 223,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,524.20, 1,281,859.47 and 223,437 is: 335,174.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,524.20 : 1,281,859.47 = 223,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,524.20/1,281,859.47 = 223,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,524.20x = 1,281,859.47 × 223,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,524.20x = 286,414,834,398.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,414,834,398.39/854,524.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,174.63

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