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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,267.12, 1,282,906.24 and 224,175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,267.12, 1,282,906.24 and 224,175.52 is: 336,264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,267.12 : 1,282,906.24 = 224,175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,267.12/1,282,906.24 = 224,175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,267.12x = 1,282,906.24 × 224,175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,267.12x = 287,596,173,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,596,173,463.25/855,267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,264.74

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