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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,379.20, 1,287,568.80 and 227,356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,379.20, 1,287,568.80 and 227,356.80 is: 341,035.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,379.20 : 1,287,568.80 = 227,356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,379.20/1,287,568.80 = 227,356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,379.20x = 1,287,568.80 × 227,356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,379.20x = 292,737,522,147.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,737,522,147.84/858,379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,035.20

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