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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,246.16, 1,284,445.10 and 225,159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,246.16, 1,284,445.10 and 225,159.97 is: 337,759.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,246.16 : 1,284,445.10 = 225,159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,246.16/1,284,445.10 = 225,159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,246.16x = 1,284,445.10 × 225,159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,246.16x = 289,205,620,182.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,205,620,182.65/856,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,759.91

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