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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,269.20, 1,287,403.80 and 227,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,269.20, 1,287,403.80 and 227,246.80 is: 340,870.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,269.20 : 1,287,403.80 = 227,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,269.20/1,287,403.80 = 227,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,269.20x = 1,287,403.80 × 227,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,269.20x = 292,558,393,857.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,558,393,857.84/858,269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,870.20

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