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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,065.70, 1,282,598.55 and 224,043.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,065.70, 1,282,598.55 and 224,043.30 is: 336,064.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,065.70 : 1,282,598.55 = 224,043.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,065.70/1,282,598.55 = 224,043.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,065.70x = 1,282,598.55 × 224,043.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,065.70x = 287,357,611,717.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,357,611,717.22/855,065.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,064.95

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