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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,606.20, 1,283,409.30 and 224,583.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,606.20, 1,283,409.30 and 224,583.80 is: 336,875.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,606.20 : 1,283,409.30 = 224,583.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,606.20/1,283,409.30 = 224,583.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,606.20x = 1,283,409.30 × 224,583.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,606.20x = 288,232,937,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,232,937,549.34/855,606.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,875.70

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