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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,931.70, 1,301,897.55 and 228,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,931.70, 1,301,897.55 and 228,234.20 is: 342,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,931.70 : 1,301,897.55 = 228,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,931.70/1,301,897.55 = 228,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,931.70x = 1,301,897.55 × 228,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,931.70x = 297,137,545,806.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,137,545,806.21/867,931.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,351.30

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