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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,687.70, 1,283,531.55 and 224,665.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,687.70, 1,283,531.55 and 224,665.30 is: 336,997.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,687.70 : 1,283,531.55 = 224,665.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,687.70/1,283,531.55 = 224,665.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,687.70x = 1,283,531.55 × 224,665.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,687.70x = 288,365,000,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,365,000,740.22/855,687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,997.95

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