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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,755.15, 1,235,595.83 and 224,714.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,755.15, 1,235,595.83 and 224,714.39 is: 337,061.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,755.15 : 1,235,595.83 = 224,714.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,755.15/1,235,595.83 = 224,714.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,755.15x = 1,235,595.83 × 224,714.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,755.15x = 277,656,155,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,656,155,923.44/823,755.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,061.51

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