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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,002.20, 1,302,003.30 and 228,304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,002.20, 1,302,003.30 and 228,304.70 is: 342,457.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,002.20 : 1,302,003.30 = 228,304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,002.20/1,302,003.30 = 228,304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,002.20x = 1,302,003.30 × 228,304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,002.20x = 297,253,472,805.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,253,472,805.51/868,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,457.05

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