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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,886.70, 429,552.45 and 224,678.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,886.70, 429,552.45 and 224,678.70 is: 336,409.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,886.70 : 429,552.45 = 224,678.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,886.70/429,552.45 = 224,678.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,886.70x = 429,552.45 × 224,678.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,886.70x = 96,511,286,047.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,511,286,047.82/286,886.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,409.06

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