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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,112.02, 1,284,070.83 and 225,075.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,112.02, 1,284,070.83 and 225,075.04 is: 337,587.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,112.02 : 1,284,070.83 = 225,075.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,112.02/1,284,070.83 = 225,075.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,112.02x = 1,284,070.83 × 225,075.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,112.02x = 289,012,293,425.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,012,293,425.08/856,112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,587.01

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