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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,998.70, 1,301,998.05 and 228,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,998.70, 1,301,998.05 and 228,301.20 is: 342,451.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,998.70 : 1,301,998.05 = 228,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,998.70/1,301,998.05 = 228,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,998.70x = 1,301,998.05 × 228,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,998.70x = 297,247,717,212.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,247,717,212.66/867,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,451.80

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