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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,345.97, 1,298,019.95 and 225,649.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,345.97, 1,298,019.95 and 225,649.14 is: 338,473.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,345.97 : 1,298,019.95 = 225,649.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,345.97/1,298,019.95 = 225,649.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,345.97x = 1,298,019.95 × 225,649.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,345.97x = 292,897,084,292.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,897,084,292.10/865,345.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,473.97

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