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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,244.97, 1,285,920.92 and 226,159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,244.97, 1,285,920.92 and 226,159.39 is: 339,253.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,244.97 : 1,285,920.92 = 226,159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,244.97/1,285,920.92 = 226,159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,244.97x = 1,285,920.92 × 226,159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,244.97x = 290,823,093,028.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,823,093,028.24/857,244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,253.19

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