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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,999.70, 1,301,999.55 and 228,302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,999.70, 1,301,999.55 and 228,302.20 is: 342,453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,999.70 : 1,301,999.55 = 228,302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,999.70/1,301,999.55 = 228,302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,999.70x = 1,301,999.55 × 228,302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,999.70x = 297,249,361,664.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,249,361,664.01/867,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,453.30

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