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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,795.16, 1,288,192.76 and 227,758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,795.16, 1,288,192.76 and 227,758.20 is: 341,637.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,795.16 : 1,288,192.76 = 227,758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,795.16/1,288,192.76 = 227,758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,795.16x = 1,288,192.76 × 227,758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,795.16x = 293,396,464,270.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,396,464,270.63/858,795.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,637.31

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