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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,534.02, 1,284,701.67 and 225,497.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,534.02, 1,284,701.67 and 225,497.04 is: 338,219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,534.02 : 1,284,701.67 = 225,497.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,534.02/1,284,701.67 = 225,497.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,534.02x = 1,284,701.67 × 225,497.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,534.02x = 289,696,423,868.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,696,423,868.06/856,534.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,219.40

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