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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,743.70, 1,301,615.55 and 228,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,743.70, 1,301,615.55 and 228,046.20 is: 342,069.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,743.70 : 1,301,615.55 = 228,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,743.70/1,301,615.55 = 228,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,743.70x = 1,301,615.55 × 228,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,743.70x = 296,828,480,038.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,828,480,038.41/867,743.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,069.30

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