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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,337.10, 1,287,505.65 and 227,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,337.10, 1,287,505.65 and 227,314.70 is: 340,972.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,337.10 : 1,287,505.65 = 227,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,337.10/1,287,505.65 = 227,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,337.10x = 1,287,505.65 × 227,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,337.10x = 292,668,960,578.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,668,960,578.06/858,337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,972.05

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