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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,271.12, 1,282,912.24 and 224,179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,271.12, 1,282,912.24 and 224,179.52 is: 336,270.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,271.12 : 1,282,912.24 = 224,179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,271.12/1,282,912.24 = 224,179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,271.12x = 1,282,912.24 × 224,179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,271.12x = 287,602,650,165.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,602,650,165.33/855,271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,270.74

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