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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,568, 1,284,931.20 and 225,485.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,568, 1,284,931.20 and 225,485.12 is: 338,248.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,568 : 1,284,931.20 = 225,485.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,568/1,284,931.20 = 225,485.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,568x = 1,284,931.20 × 225,485.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,568x = 289,732,865,823.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,732,865,823.74/856,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,248.53

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