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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,469.35, 1,283,137.20 and 224,366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,469.35, 1,283,137.20 and 224,366.76 is: 336,532.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,469.35 : 1,283,137.20 = 224,366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,469.35/1,283,137.20 = 224,366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,469.35x = 1,283,137.20 × 224,366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,469.35x = 287,893,336,199.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,893,336,199.47/855,469.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,532.61

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