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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,103.20, 1,287,154.80 and 218,405.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,103.20, 1,287,154.80 and 218,405.70 is: 327,608.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,103.20 : 1,287,154.80 = 218,405.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,103.20/1,287,154.80 = 218,405.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,103.20x = 1,287,154.80 × 218,405.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,103.20x = 281,121,945,102.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,121,945,102.36/858,103.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,608.55

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