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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,415.80, 1,292,123.70 and 221,718.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,415.80, 1,292,123.70 and 221,718.30 is: 332,577.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,415.80 : 1,292,123.70 = 221,718.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,415.80/1,292,123.70 = 221,718.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,415.80x = 1,292,123.70 × 221,718.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,415.80x = 286,487,470,153.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,487,470,153.71/861,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,577.45

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