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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,878.58, 1,301,714.23 and 228,232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,878.58, 1,301,714.23 and 228,232.16 is: 342,320.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,878.58 : 1,301,714.23 = 228,232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,878.58/1,301,714.23 = 228,232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,878.58x = 1,301,714.23 × 228,232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,878.58x = 297,093,055,967.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,093,055,967.99/867,878.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,320.99

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