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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,580.14, 1,281,772.29 and 223,554.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,580.14, 1,281,772.29 and 223,554.86 is: 335,306.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,580.14 : 1,281,772.29 = 223,554.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,580.14/1,281,772.29 = 223,554.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,580.14x = 1,281,772.29 × 223,554.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,580.14x = 286,546,424,842.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,546,424,842.83/854,580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,306.67

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