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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,703.20, 1,288,054.80 and 219,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,703.20, 1,288,054.80 and 219,005.70 is: 328,508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,703.20 : 1,288,054.80 = 219,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,703.20/1,288,054.80 = 219,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,703.20x = 1,288,054.80 × 219,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,703.20x = 282,091,343,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,091,343,112.36/858,703.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,508.55

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