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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,493.10, 1,287,739.65 and 227,470.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,493.10, 1,287,739.65 and 227,470.70 is: 341,206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,493.10 : 1,287,739.65 = 227,470.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,493.10/1,287,739.65 = 227,470.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,493.10x = 1,287,739.65 × 227,470.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,493.10x = 292,923,039,603.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,923,039,603.26/858,493.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,206.05

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