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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,036.45, 1,282,554.68 and 224,014.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,036.45, 1,282,554.68 and 224,014.05 is: 336,021.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,036.45 : 1,282,554.68 = 224,014.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,036.45/1,282,554.68 = 224,014.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,036.45x = 1,282,554.68 × 224,014.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,036.45x = 287,310,267,093.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,310,267,093.18/855,036.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,021.08

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