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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,531.12, 1,281,801 and 223,446.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,531.12, 1,281,801 and 223,446.32 is: 335,170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,531.12 : 1,281,801 = 223,446.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,531.12/1,281,801 = 223,446.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,531.12x = 1,281,801 × 223,446.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,531.12x = 286,413,716,422.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,413,716,422.32/854,531.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,170.61

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