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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,694.60, 1,288,041.90 and 227,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,694.60, 1,288,041.90 and 227,672.20 is: 341,508.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,694.60 : 1,288,041.90 = 227,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,694.60/1,288,041.90 = 227,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,694.60x = 1,288,041.90 × 227,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,694.60x = 293,251,333,065.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,251,333,065.18/858,694.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,508.30

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