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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,687.20, 1,283,530.80 and 224,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,687.20, 1,283,530.80 and 224,664.80 is: 336,997.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,687.20 : 1,283,530.80 = 224,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,687.20/1,283,530.80 = 224,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,687.20x = 1,283,530.80 × 224,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,687.20x = 288,364,190,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,364,190,475.84/855,687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,997.20

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