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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,283.49, 1,284,323.17 and 225,246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,283.49, 1,284,323.17 and 225,246.51 is: 337,842.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,283.49 : 1,284,323.17 = 225,246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,283.49/1,284,323.17 = 225,246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,283.49x = 1,284,323.17 × 225,246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,283.49x = 289,289,311,754.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,289,311,754.64/856,283.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,842.92

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