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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,938.70, 1,301,908.05 and 228,241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,938.70, 1,301,908.05 and 228,241.20 is: 342,361.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,938.70 : 1,301,908.05 = 228,241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,938.70/1,301,908.05 = 228,241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,938.70x = 1,301,908.05 × 228,241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,938.70x = 297,149,055,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,149,055,621.66/867,938.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,361.80

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