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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,537.80, 1,298,306.70 and 225,840.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,537.80, 1,298,306.70 and 225,840.30 is: 338,760.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,537.80 : 1,298,306.70 = 225,840.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,537.80/1,298,306.70 = 225,840.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,537.80x = 1,298,306.70 × 225,840.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,537.80x = 293,209,974,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,209,974,620.01/865,537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,760.45

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