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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,002.70, 436,832.10 and 224,736.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,002.70, 436,832.10 and 224,736.60 is: 337,358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,002.70 : 436,832.10 = 224,736.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,002.70/436,832.10 = 224,736.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,002.70x = 436,832.10 × 224,736.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,002.70x = 98,172,160,924.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,172,160,924.86/291,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,358.25

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