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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,161.19, 1,287,304.97 and 227,070.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,161.19, 1,287,304.97 and 227,070.75 is: 340,622.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,161.19 : 1,287,304.97 = 227,070.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,161.19/1,287,304.97 = 227,070.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,161.19x = 1,287,304.97 × 227,070.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,161.19x = 292,309,303,881.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,309,303,881.27/858,161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,622.84

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