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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,246.22, 1,284,445.19 and 225,160.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,246.22, 1,284,445.19 and 225,160.03 is: 337,760.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,246.22 : 1,284,445.19 = 225,160.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,246.22/1,284,445.19 = 225,160.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,246.22x = 1,284,445.19 × 225,160.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,246.22x = 289,205,719,048.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,205,719,048.95/856,246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,760.00

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