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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,803.16, 1,288,204.74 and 227,766.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,803.16, 1,288,204.74 and 227,766.18 is: 341,649.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,803.16 : 1,288,204.74 = 227,766.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,803.16/1,288,204.74 = 227,766.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,803.16x = 1,288,204.74 × 227,766.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,803.16x = 293,409,472,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,409,472,687.69/858,803.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,649.27

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