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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,332.92, 1,285,873.02 and 226,291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,332.92, 1,285,873.02 and 226,291.08 is: 339,403.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,332.92 : 1,285,873.02 = 226,291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,332.92/1,285,873.02 = 226,291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,332.92x = 1,285,873.02 × 226,291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,332.92x = 290,981,594,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,981,594,438.66/857,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,403.27

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