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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,014.70, 436,850.10 and 224,748.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,014.70, 436,850.10 and 224,748.60 is: 337,376.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,014.70 : 436,850.10 = 224,748.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,014.70/436,850.10 = 224,748.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,014.70x = 436,850.10 × 224,748.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,014.70x = 98,181,448,384.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,181,448,384.86/291,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,376.25

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