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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,150.45, 1,282,766.99 and 224,064.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,150.45, 1,282,766.99 and 224,064.87 is: 336,108.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,150.45 : 1,282,766.99 = 224,064.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,150.45/1,282,766.99 = 224,064.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,150.45x = 1,282,766.99 × 224,064.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,150.45x = 287,423,017,734.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,423,017,734.32/855,150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,108.13

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