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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,863.70, 1,288,295.55 and 227,777.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,863.70, 1,288,295.55 and 227,777.51 is: 341,666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,863.70 : 1,288,295.55 = 227,777.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,863.70/1,288,295.55 = 227,777.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,863.70x = 1,288,295.55 × 227,777.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,863.70x = 293,444,755,743.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,444,755,743.82/858,863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,666.27

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