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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,795.04, 1,300,249.59 and 227,114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,795.04, 1,300,249.59 and 227,114.43 is: 340,686.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,795.04 : 1,300,249.59 = 227,114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,795.04/1,300,249.59 = 227,114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,795.04x = 1,300,249.59 × 227,114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,795.04x = 295,305,444,490.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,305,444,490.58/866,795.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,686.59

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