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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,277.20, 1,285,969.26 and 226,191.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,277.20, 1,285,969.26 and 226,191.62 is: 339,301.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,277.20 : 1,285,969.26 = 226,191.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,277.20/1,285,969.26 = 226,191.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,277.20x = 1,285,969.26 × 226,191.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,277.20x = 290,875,470,189.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,875,470,189.60/857,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,301.54

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