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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,554.30, 1,298,331.45 and 225,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,554.30, 1,298,331.45 and 225,856.80 is: 338,785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,554.30 : 1,298,331.45 = 225,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,554.30/1,298,331.45 = 225,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,554.30x = 1,298,331.45 × 225,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,554.30x = 293,236,986,636.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,236,986,636.36/865,554.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,785.20

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