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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,537.02, 1,284,706.17 and 225,500.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,537.02, 1,284,706.17 and 225,500.04 is: 338,223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,537.02 : 1,284,706.17 = 225,500.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,537.02/1,284,706.17 = 225,500.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,537.02x = 1,284,706.17 × 225,500.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,537.02x = 289,701,292,723.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,701,292,723.25/856,537.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,223.90

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