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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,898.62, 1,303,345.27 and 220,473.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,898.62, 1,303,345.27 and 220,473.55 is: 330,709.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,898.62 : 1,303,345.27 = 220,473.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,898.62/1,303,345.27 = 220,473.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,898.62x = 1,303,345.27 × 220,473.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,898.62x = 287,353,158,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,353,158,552.61/868,898.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,709.65

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