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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,500.20, 1,283,250.30 and 224,477.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,500.20, 1,283,250.30 and 224,477.80 is: 336,716.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,500.20 : 1,283,250.30 = 224,477.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,500.20/1,283,250.30 = 224,477.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,500.20x = 1,283,250.30 × 224,477.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,500.20x = 288,061,204,193.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,061,204,193.34/855,500.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,716.70

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