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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,141.60, 1,282,785.84 and 224,055.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,141.60, 1,282,785.84 and 224,055.48 is: 336,102.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,141.60 : 1,282,785.84 = 224,055.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,141.60/1,282,785.84 = 224,055.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,141.60x = 1,282,785.84 × 224,055.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,141.60x = 287,415,197,118.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,415,197,118.40/855,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,102.46

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