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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,773.48, 1,286,663.22 and 218,077.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,773.48, 1,286,663.22 and 218,077.28 is: 327,116.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,773.48 : 1,286,663.22 = 218,077.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,773.48/1,286,663.22 = 218,077.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,773.48x = 1,286,663.22 × 218,077.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,773.48x = 280,592,017,304.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,592,017,304.05/857,773.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,116.69

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