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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,989.20, 1,283,886.60 and 224,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,989.20, 1,283,886.60 and 224,966.80 is: 337,424.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,989.20 : 1,283,886.60 = 224,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,989.20/1,283,886.60 = 224,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,989.20x = 1,283,886.60 × 224,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,989.20x = 288,831,859,964.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,831,859,964.88/855,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,424.65

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