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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,102.20, 1,287,153.30 and 218,404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,102.20, 1,287,153.30 and 218,404.70 is: 327,607.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,102.20 : 1,287,153.30 = 218,404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,102.20/1,287,153.30 = 218,404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,102.20x = 1,287,153.30 × 218,404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,102.20x = 281,120,330,340.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,120,330,340.51/858,102.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,607.05

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