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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,264.02, 1,282,797.39 and 224,227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,264.02, 1,282,797.39 and 224,227.94 is: 336,316.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,264.02 : 1,282,797.39 = 224,227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,264.02/1,282,797.39 = 224,227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,264.02x = 1,282,797.39 × 224,227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,264.02x = 287,639,016,197.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,639,016,197.08/855,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,316.05

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