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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,223.44, 1,287,398.34 and 227,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,223.44, 1,287,398.34 and 227,133 is: 340,716.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,223.44 : 1,287,398.34 = 227,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,223.44/1,287,398.34 = 227,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,223.44x = 1,287,398.34 × 227,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,223.44x = 292,410,647,159.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,410,647,159.22/858,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,716.22

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