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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,378.70, 1,287,568.05 and 227,356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,378.70, 1,287,568.05 and 227,356.30 is: 341,034.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,378.70 : 1,287,568.05 = 227,356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,378.70/1,287,568.05 = 227,356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,378.70x = 1,287,568.05 × 227,356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,378.70x = 292,736,707,846.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,736,707,846.22/858,378.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,034.45

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