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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,136.80, 1,294,705.20 and 223,439.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,136.80, 1,294,705.20 and 223,439.30 is: 335,158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,136.80 : 1,294,705.20 = 223,439.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,136.80/1,294,705.20 = 223,439.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,136.80x = 1,294,705.20 × 223,439.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,136.80x = 289,288,023,594.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,288,023,594.36/863,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,158.95

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