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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,382.69, 1,283,024.21 and 224,296.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,382.69, 1,283,024.21 and 224,296.30 is: 336,431.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,382.69 : 1,283,024.21 = 224,296.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,382.69/1,283,024.21 = 224,296.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,382.69x = 1,283,024.21 × 224,296.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,382.69x = 287,777,580,466.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,777,580,466.60/855,382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,431.38

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