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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,005.70, 436,836.60 and 224,739.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,005.70, 436,836.60 and 224,739.60 is: 337,362.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,005.70 : 436,836.60 = 224,739.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,005.70/436,836.60 = 224,739.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,005.70x = 436,836.60 × 224,739.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,005.70x = 98,174,482,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,174,482,749.36/291,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,362.75

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