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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,015.20, 1,282,522.80 and 223,992.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,015.20, 1,282,522.80 and 223,992.80 is: 335,989.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,015.20 : 1,282,522.80 = 223,992.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,015.20/1,282,522.80 = 223,992.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,015.20x = 1,282,522.80 × 223,992.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,015.20x = 287,275,873,035.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,275,873,035.84/855,015.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,989.20

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