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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,122.20, 1,287,183.30 and 218,424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,122.20, 1,287,183.30 and 218,424.70 is: 327,637.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,122.20 : 1,287,183.30 = 218,424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,122.20/1,287,183.30 = 218,424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,122.20x = 1,287,183.30 × 218,424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,122.20x = 281,152,626,147.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,152,626,147.51/858,122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,637.05

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