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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,141.80, 1,294,712.70 and 223,444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,141.80, 1,294,712.70 and 223,444.30 is: 335,166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,141.80 : 1,294,712.70 = 223,444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,141.80/1,294,712.70 = 223,444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,141.80x = 1,294,712.70 × 223,444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,141.80x = 289,296,172,952.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,296,172,952.61/863,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,166.45

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