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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,147.93, 1,287,283.46 and 227,054.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,147.93, 1,287,283.46 and 227,054.25 is: 340,597.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,147.93 : 1,287,283.46 = 227,054.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,147.93/1,287,283.46 = 227,054.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,147.93x = 1,287,283.46 × 227,054.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,147.93x = 292,283,179,412.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,283,179,412.43/858,147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,597.66

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