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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,694.70, 1,283,542.05 and 224,672.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,694.70, 1,283,542.05 and 224,672.30 is: 337,008.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,694.70 : 1,283,542.05 = 224,672.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,694.70/1,283,542.05 = 224,672.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,694.70x = 1,283,542.05 × 224,672.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,694.70x = 288,376,344,520.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,376,344,520.22/855,694.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,008.45

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