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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,007.70, 1,282,511.55 and 223,985.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,007.70, 1,282,511.55 and 223,985.30 is: 335,977.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,007.70 : 1,282,511.55 = 223,985.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,007.70/1,282,511.55 = 223,985.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,007.70x = 1,282,511.55 × 223,985.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,007.70x = 287,263,734,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,263,734,280.22/855,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,977.95

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