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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,379.70, 1,287,569.55 and 227,357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,379.70, 1,287,569.55 and 227,357.30 is: 341,035.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,379.70 : 1,287,569.55 = 227,357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,379.70/1,287,569.55 = 227,357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,379.70x = 1,287,569.55 × 227,357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,379.70x = 292,738,336,450.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,738,336,450.22/858,379.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,035.95

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