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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,961.92, 1,283,949.28 and 224,874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,961.92, 1,283,949.28 and 224,874.56 is: 337,313.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,961.92 : 1,283,949.28 = 224,874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,961.92/1,283,949.28 = 224,874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,961.92x = 1,283,949.28 × 224,874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,961.92x = 288,727,529,402.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,727,529,402.32/855,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,313.52

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