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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,493.60, 1,287,740.40 and 227,471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,493.60, 1,287,740.40 and 227,471.20 is: 341,206.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,493.60 : 1,287,740.40 = 227,471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,493.60/1,287,740.40 = 227,471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,493.60x = 1,287,740.40 × 227,471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,493.60x = 292,923,854,076.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,923,854,076.48/858,493.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,206.80

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