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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,376.20, 1,287,564.30 and 227,353.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,376.20, 1,287,564.30 and 227,353.80 is: 341,030.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,376.20 : 1,287,564.30 = 227,353.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,376.20/1,287,564.30 = 227,353.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,376.20x = 1,287,564.30 × 227,353.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,376.20x = 292,732,636,349.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,732,636,349.34/858,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,030.70

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