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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,113.76, 1,282,633.84 and 224,013.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,113.76, 1,282,633.84 and 224,013.60 is: 336,010.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,113.76 : 1,282,633.84 = 224,013.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,113.76/1,282,633.84 = 224,013.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,113.76x = 1,282,633.84 × 224,013.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,113.76x = 287,327,423,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,327,423,980.22/855,113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,010.76

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