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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,887.70, 1,288,331.55 and 219,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,887.70, 1,288,331.55 and 219,190.20 is: 328,785.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,887.70 : 1,288,331.55 = 219,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,887.70/1,288,331.55 = 219,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,887.70x = 1,288,331.55 × 219,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,887.70x = 282,389,650,110.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,389,650,110.81/858,887.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,785.30

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