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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,852.80, 1,291,279.20 and 221,155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,852.80, 1,291,279.20 and 221,155.30 is: 331,732.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,852.80 : 1,291,279.20 = 221,155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,852.80/1,291,279.20 = 221,155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,852.80x = 1,291,279.20 × 221,155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,852.80x = 285,573,238,859.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,573,238,859.76/860,852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,732.95

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