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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,011.21, 1,282,479.01 and 223,911.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,011.21, 1,282,479.01 and 223,911.05 is: 335,856.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,011.21 : 1,282,479.01 = 223,911.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,011.21/1,282,479.01 = 223,911.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,011.21x = 1,282,479.01 × 223,911.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,011.21x = 287,161,214,759.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,161,214,759.89/855,011.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,856.67

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