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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,046.20, 1,282,569.30 and 224,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,046.20, 1,282,569.30 and 224,023.80 is: 336,035.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,046.20 : 1,282,569.30 = 224,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,046.20/1,282,569.30 = 224,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,046.20x = 1,282,569.30 × 224,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,046.20x = 287,326,048,349.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,326,048,349.34/855,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,035.70

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