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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,939.70, 1,301,909.55 and 228,242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,939.70, 1,301,909.55 and 228,242.20 is: 342,363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,939.70 : 1,301,909.55 = 228,242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,939.70/1,301,909.55 = 228,242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,939.70x = 1,301,909.55 × 228,242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,939.70x = 297,150,699,893.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,150,699,893.01/867,939.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,363.30

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