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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,791.14, 1,286,697.66 and 226,699.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,791.14, 1,286,697.66 and 226,699.50 is: 340,052.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,791.14 : 1,286,697.66 = 226,699.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,791.14/1,286,697.66 = 226,699.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,791.14x = 1,286,697.66 × 226,699.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,791.14x = 291,693,716,173.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,693,716,173.17/857,791.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,052.14

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