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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,880.02, 1,283,722.83 and 224,843.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,880.02, 1,283,722.83 and 224,843.04 is: 337,239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,880.02 : 1,283,722.83 = 224,843.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,880.02/1,283,722.83 = 224,843.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,880.02x = 1,283,722.83 × 224,843.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,880.02x = 288,636,143,614.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,636,143,614.60/855,880.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,239.03

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