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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,731.20, 1,301,596.80 and 228,033.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,731.20, 1,301,596.80 and 228,033.70 is: 342,050.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,731.20 : 1,301,596.80 = 228,033.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,731.20/1,301,596.80 = 228,033.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,731.20x = 1,301,596.80 × 228,033.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,731.20x = 296,807,934,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,807,934,212.16/867,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,050.55

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