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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,147.60, 1,282,794.84 and 224,061.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,147.60, 1,282,794.84 and 224,061.48 is: 336,111.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,147.60 : 1,282,794.84 = 224,061.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,147.60/1,282,794.84 = 224,061.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,147.60x = 1,282,794.84 × 224,061.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,147.60x = 287,424,910,386.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,424,910,386.76/855,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,111.46

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