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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,526.20, 1,281,862.47 and 223,439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,526.20, 1,281,862.47 and 223,439 is: 335,177.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,526.20 : 1,281,862.47 = 223,439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,526.20/1,281,862.47 = 223,439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,526.20x = 1,281,862.47 × 223,439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,526.20x = 286,418,068,434.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,418,068,434.33/854,526.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,177.63

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