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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,997.70, 436,824.60 and 224,731.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,997.70, 436,824.60 and 224,731.60 is: 337,350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,997.70 : 436,824.60 = 224,731.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,997.70/436,824.60 = 224,731.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,997.70x = 436,824.60 × 224,731.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,997.70x = 98,168,291,277.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,168,291,277.36/290,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,350.75

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