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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,004.20, 436,834.35 and 224,738.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,004.20, 436,834.35 and 224,738.10 is: 337,360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,004.20 : 436,834.35 = 224,738.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,004.20/436,834.35 = 224,738.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,004.20x = 436,834.35 × 224,738.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,004.20x = 98,173,321,833.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,173,321,833.74/291,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,360.50

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