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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,234.20, 1,287,351.30 and 227,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,234.20, 1,287,351.30 and 227,211.80 is: 340,817.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,234.20 : 1,287,351.30 = 227,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,234.20/1,287,351.30 = 227,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,234.20x = 1,287,351.30 × 227,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,234.20x = 292,501,406,105.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,501,406,105.34/858,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,817.70

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